Feel like escaping to a desert island on this Blue Monday? In June 2005 my sister-in-law and I did just that. In the middle of a chilly Gauteng winter we boarded a plane from Johannesburg International on a short flight to Villancoulos, a seaside town in neighbouring country, Mozambique. A friendly guide took us in a jeep to the sandy shore where, with skirts held high, we waded through blue waters to a waiting motor boat which sped us across blue-turquoise-azure waters to our own island hideaway at the Dugong (the name of a local fish) nature reserve. We dozed under gauzy mosquito nets in our own wood and grass chalet, showered outdoors under the thorn trees keeping a wary eye out for snakes, picked up pansy shells on white beaches, feasted on prawns, Jahna snorkled and I swam among shoals of exotic fish.
Hey, where did I file that travel agent's phone number?
Writing so descriptively, you could be a travel agent. Happy Blue Monday!
ReplyDeleteO that sounds so exotic! Such a wonderful escape! And your photo of blue skies, waiting boat on blue sea creates a lovely travel atmosphere!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lovely dream!
ReplyDeleteWhat an escape to paradise!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful vacation. Your description is really vivid. I can imagine myself wading through the waters. Happy Blue Monday.
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That's a beautiful picture, and I enjoyed reading about your adventure. You have a wonderful way with words.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful blue water! And I agree with Sally, you could be a travel agent, or a travel brochure writer!
ReplyDeleteOh yeah Eleanor ! you need to go back there again. It sounded like fun.
ReplyDeletesigh*. I can see myself sunning on the warm, white sands...
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful place.
I really do need that number please...
ReplyDeleteWat een mooie blauwe zee EN lucht. Fantastisch!
ReplyDeleteThose are the bluest waters! Happy Blue Monday!
ReplyDelete*Sigh* I almost felt like I was there, reading your great description.
ReplyDeleteAs a matter of fact I do feel like escaping - the dishwasher needs loading, commercials are blaring on the TV, homework needs to be done, the dog wants out....your vacations sound exquisite. ~ Have a Happy Blue Monday! ~ Robyn
ReplyDeleteHappy Blue Monday..I want a trip like that. Yes, I do !!! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's a pity Mozambique had all those years of war and bad government; it's a spectacular country with lot's of possibilities and beautiful landscapes and secluded beaches to be seen!
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