One of the nicest things about Maputo, Mozambique is how sunny and close to the sea the city is. It was a pleasure just to get into the car with no destination in mind and take in the sights. With the weather warm and conducive to relaxation, sometimes we would just take a ride into, around or out of the city to see what we found. It was not uncommon … [Read more...]
Roamancing Mozambique: Bolo de Arroz
Bolo de Arroz is a Portugese rice cake popular in cafes and bakeries in Portugal, Mozambique, Brazil. You'll know it when you see it because of it's characteristic cylindrical shape, golden crust, and wax paper wrap that often reads 'BOLO DE ARROZ.' ('Bolo' meaning 'cake', arroz meaning 'rice'). It's unique shape and wrapping make it a singular member of the pastry world. It`s … [Read more...]
Learning Portuguese in Sunny Mozambique
My favourite part about going to a different country is delighting in the unfamiliar sounds of a new language -- and then trying them on my own tongue. Mozambique has many different dialects, but being a recently decolonized country, Portuguese is the most commonly spoken language in the capital of Maputo where I spent the greater part of my visit. My impression of the culture … [Read more...]
