I made it across the South African border on Nov. 4th without too much trouble :) I almost "snuck" into Mozambique without getting a visa though...it would've been TERRIBLE!!! Luckily the bus driver stopped me from getting back on the bus and told me I needed my visa (I thought I got stamped through, but apparently I missed out on THE stamp). In Maputo, I've already been asked to show my visa three times, by three different soldiers with AK47's slung around their necks. I'm pretty sure I'd be in a Mozambican prison right now if it wasn't for that bus driver..thankya Jesus!
Besides illegal immigration, AK47's and the threat of imprisonment...Maputo has been AWESOME!!! I feel incredibly safe here, the people are so kind/helpful, I've made friends with other sweet travelers and we've had a few adventures already
I'm scheduled to visit a Mozambican school on Monday and then I think I'm heading north (to Tofo) on Tuesday...slowly working my way to Nampula! I really like where I am right now and I'm excited for more adventures
Foreshadow: A dood from Seattle, named TJ, is working at the orphanage in Nampula and I've been talking with him since arriving on the 4th...He sounds LEGIT and I wouldn't be surprised if we have go on some adventures together...i'm stoked already
Alls good in da hood
Scouring the globe for the ever elusive Ms. Diego: Holland, Belgium, Switzerland, France, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Portugal, Morocco, Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, South Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, India, Nepal, China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Bangladesh...maybe more, maybe less
Thank you David Bonderman!
Because of Mr. Bonderman's generosity, I have been given the opportunity to travel the world and learn about culture. As a Bonderman Travel Fellow I plan on traveling through Western and Eastern Europe, East Africa, Northern India and Southeast Asia. I am excited to experience new and amazing things that will better enable me to empower and inspire the next generation of young students.
ALSO!!! If you are interested in following the nasty development of my beard and hair....you can follow it at
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Joe - So great to read your posts and hear stories from your talks with your parents. It thrills me to know the places you are seeing, the people you are meeting and the adventures you are having. What an incredible opportunity! You are always in our prayers!
Love,
Nancy
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