I though it might be interesting for you to get a feeling of what's going on at this time of year in the North of Mozambique. It will just be a random update as things come to mind! We are in the tail end of the wet season. It started late and gave us all... Continue Reading →
Farm Update March 2022
After a slow start to the season and a drier January than usual, Northern Mozambique has had a good Feb and start to March. Unfortunately our rain this last week has come on the tail of a cyclone that hit the coast and wreaked havoc to one of our favourite part of Mozambique - Ilha... Continue Reading →
One for the Farmers
Its time for a farm tour! If there any questions I can post a follow up! https://videopress.com/v/0GGZQvPO?posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fbeeckbrief.files.wordpress.com%2F2021%2F01%2Fimg_4248.jpeg&preloadContent=metadata
On Agricola
One of our favourite things to do with some of our Ex-pat friends here is to have marathon board game sessions. We’ve been through all the classic games. Ticket to ride, Settlers of Catan, Azul, 7 Wonders and our latest obsession, Terraforming Mars. There is one game though, that we have banned. That game is... Continue Reading →
Video: Gettingitdoneiness
Im constantly amazed by the ingenuity of my friends here. Their ability to improvise with recycled and found materials is always surprising and at the same time "of course"! The other day I turned up to a group who had just finished some metal forging using simple tools for bellows and anvil. https://videopress.com/v/4uFIseZW?preloadContent=metadata
The Waiting Game
We have been following world COVID events with interest over the last few months - as have you all I sure! Is there any other choice? Although I have noticed that my interest has started to drop off over the last few weeks. It has me wondering why? Why, because where we live in Mozambique... Continue Reading →
Vídeo Friday: on the bike again
Hi all... I know it’s not quite Friday... but it doesn’t really matter! Here’s a look at what it’s like out and about at the moment!
Video Friday: Bean Time
February, in our neck of the woods, is known as hungry season. Most people have run out of food stored from the last harvest and they are desperately waiting for some maize to be ready to eat fresh, and some beans to harvest. Prices for maize skyrockets and people are generally getting by on not... Continue Reading →
Moz to Oz – how does cross-cultural mission relate back home.
This is a post first guest blogged at stephenmcalpine.com and then the gospel coalition. Posted again here for those of you who may have missed it. One of the of the most common question we get asked when we visit people in Australia is this: “What can your work in Mozambique teach the local Australian... Continue Reading →
Building the House Pt12
Latest update video from the building project in Massangulo... https://videopress.com/v/qODiw2Z7