Maputo

The flights to Johannesburg and from Johannesburg to Maputo are relaxed, cold but relaxed.

When I arrive in Maputo, I first have to change money and pick up my car. The aim is to be at the accommodation before dark and catch up on sleep.

Entry is easy, but the officer finds my reason “suspicious”; I debate with him that it’s not suspicious at all if you want to visit your grandma. I think I didn't like him until the end. But for ten dollars I can enter the country and look forward to my car. It's a Kia♥️.

Unfortunately, the car doesn't offer the option of clipping my cell phone somewhere to navigate, which means I always have to keep it in my hand. The left-hand traffic and the non-existent road rules give me a lot of trouble; I'm constantly being looked at because I don't drive at the red light. Somehow it doesn't seem right to me that I should drive on a red light in the middle of the city, but at some point I'll do it because I don't want any stress here. I'm happy that I can concentrate so well, because after all, the huge potholes don't want to be overlooked. My navigation system still can't find my destination. And no matter how I turn it, or how many times I turn my little car, it can't pinpoint the location.

Without further ado, I see if I can find a number and then call my accommodation. The man is very helpful and tries to explain to me where I have to go. He says he'll send his employees out to leave me on the street. So I stand where I'm supposed to stand, and a man comes and knocks on my window and asks me to take the window down. But I'm not stupid, I shout loudly through the window that he has to tell me first. who is.

With all due respect, I'm not opening my car to just any man here. But but it's the right man♥️ It's Marthino - a (handsome) soul. First there is Kokosqasswe and a detailed explanation of my premises. And an introduction to my two dogs, because they lie in front of my door all night, probably to guard me.

He gives me the tip to go to the restaurant next door because I like eating matap so much.

However, there is no vegetarian matap there, the only vegetarian dish is a lentil dish, which tastes very, very tasty. I go to bed with a full stomach and let the first day sink in. I'm incredibly tired, and very pleased to be here ( https://www.booking.com/Share-5lxUWa ) and even more pleased that everything has worked out very well so far.