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Our ship was diverted from Mauritius to Maputo, Mozambique. A cyclone was headed straight to Mauritius.  We are only in Maputo for 2 days.  The first day we did some shopping and then checked into the Polana Serena hotel for one night.  It must seem like all we do is go to resorts, but when we get to port we have a need to get out of our small stateroom.  Here we have a lovely room with a large balcony overlooking the Indian Ocean.  Being an early riser, I woke up to sunrise at 5:30.  Today we will tour the city and then set sail at 7p.m.  As with every stop, we have met the loveliest people in Maputo.  I will add city pictures later.  Miss you all!

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