Day 64 - Maputo, Mozambique

 Today we are at the half way point of our cruise (in days). For  the distance sailed, we passed half-way last Saturday (total distance approx 34,000 nautical miles).  The city started as a fishing village over 500 years ago. It got it's name from the Portuguese trader who first explored the region in 1544.  Maputo is the capital of Mozambique

Our excursion here was "A Walk through Maputo". We saw the Central Railway Station, the Central Market and the Fortress of Maputo on a 4 hour  walking tour.

early morning position as we approached Maputo, Mozambique

Sunrise  starting

moon over Maputo

approaching where we will dock

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city skyline in silhouette against early morning sky

moon over Maputo Katembe Bridge.

The Maputo-Katembe bridge, built 2014-2018 was built by the China Road and Bridge Corporation was largely financed from Chinese Exim Bank. It is the largest suspension  bridge on the African continent. 

Workers Square in front of Central Train Station

first sight of sun between buildings

We docked near the central train station. Hundreds of people pour off train in the morning.

From the wharf

Central Railway Station

Monument in honor of African and European fighters First World War 

A mosque

the Central Market.

In the central Market.

Some of the sidewalks need repair

street vendors

our walking tour guide

the Fortress of Manputo built in the mid 1800's. The original ortress was completed in 1787

We ended our tour with a snack and beverage.

After the tour, I went to a local bsr to sample the local beers. This one was called Gypsy's Bar

One of the local beers I tried

I found my way back to the train station to get back to the ship

Many fishing boats were docked here.

When in port, the sometimes wash the windows.

Sun setting 

sailing  away

Colorful buildings in Central Business District

The bridge is lite up

Moon over Maputo as we sailed away