January 2015

Hospitality, Photography, Travel, Underwater

Machangulo Beach Lodge is located in southern Mozambique, just opposite the well known island of Inhaca. The Lodge is just over an hours boat ride from Maputo, offering a scenic ride in good weather, from being able to take in the sweeping views of Maputo to the tranquil island settings of Inhaca as you approach your island destination. Although the Lodge is actually situated on the main land, one always feels as though you are on an isolated island as there are few people in the area, other than the local fishermen from the nearby village of Santa Maria. The

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Sports

Recently I was asked to cover a new initiative created by Wade Krieger, based on the Surf Ironman concept which is hugely popular in Australia. Why Ocean Heroes - well these elite group of athlete's have strong ties to the Ocean, being volunteer lifesavers for one, but also while competing, raising money for 3 major causes, clean oceans, water safety and youth development. An elite group of surf athlete's were gathered and 4 days of competition was set aside on Umhlanga main beach. Set in the high season of holiday activities made for packed beach's an thus plenty of excitement for beach

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