The beautiful view from our room.

Maputo.

The Indian Ocean.

More of our backyard.

Testing the water.

(Photo by Ali P. Gross)

Gladiators.

(Photo by Ali P. Gross)

Another great Mozambican sunset.

Mid-Service Training took place during the past week, commemorating one year of service and fifteen months in Mozambique. Peace Corps spoiled us by providing lodging at the beautiful Cordosa hotel. There, we were treated to three meals a day, luxurious showers, and the most beautiful rooms I have seen in Mozambique. After arduous morning and afternoon meetings, we enjoyed more pool time and longs naps. The fiery sunset was an appropriate ending to a wonderful week catching up with volunteers and enjoying many of the comforts I remember from the western world.