The Beach

We finally get to experience a beach. About 70 km from Luanda, headed south, we turn off at a tiny sign for our destination. Necessary equipment: 4 wheel drive and everything else you may need. Tourism is not yet developed in Angola and the coastline is pristine.

Africa's signature red earth

No one else except fishing boats on the horizon

When I say you need everything, I mean everything: food, drinks, shade, chairs (we made do with a sheet) and your portable bathroom kit (thanks, Julie!).

The kit is smart, I never thought of a shovel before!

The beach is part of a nature reserve where sea turtles come to lay their eggs. It is still early in the season, though. The children go in with wetsuits, our son, the viking, does not! Excellent waves. I will wait for warmer water. 

My daughter's treasures

On the way home, a stop by the side of the road for dinner:

The fish is like a long flounder with both eyes on the top. Somebody says it is like "sole". The bigger fish turns out mushy, don't know if it is lack of culinary skill or not enough baking. The smaller one is much tastier. 

My house helper says it's called "Lenguado"

All in all, an excellent day with new friends!