We had to retrace our steps from Gorongosa southward back along the only national highway (it's boring in either direction) but to shorten the trip by 50 kms we stopped in Inhassoro. We've learned to read the signs on the edge of town and had amazing luck (again) by stumbling upon another wonderful campsite out of town - occupied by only us and the resident chickens (I don't think they're for eating - too bad, getting low on protein). We camped on a protected bluff overlooking the Indian Ocean. We sipped our coffee under the barracka as fishermen rowed their handmade boats out to sea.
We hired the owners motorboat and skipper to take us to one of the Islands in the Bazaruto Archipelago: Paradise Island. We coasted into a quiet little bay, a crescent of white sand beach and crystal clear water. We explored an abandoned hotel at the other end of the island - very spooky. The other purpose of the excursion was snorkeling in the reef. Our first attempt with kids was short: it's a big step from swimming pool to wild reef. But eventually they relaxed and we spent almost an hour exploring the world beneath us as schools of fish moved around us. Pictures at this link: https://picasaweb.google.com/116486261622853021292/SATrip2011?authkey=Gv1sRgCLL_gbqGtdC63wE#
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