Ibo is one of the Quirimbas Islands off the coast of Mozambique in the Indian Ocean.
What a dream for any pilot to be able to command a helicopter and go exploring nearby islands...we did just that.
Not much of a runway for an airplane but plenty nice for the helicopter
Of course the big noisy bird attracts the local people
Ibo is known for their silversmiths. They continue to use the same techniques as many generations prior and the outcome is a beautiful product with many different shapes. It is quite fascinating to watch the locals work the silver and set it into the different forms for jewelry.
What is amazing with Ybo is how time has passed through. It used to be a bustling place for centuries but now it has sort of disappeared from the face of the earth. The only thing left is tourism. A number of South Africans have invested in the islands and hope to bring more tourism to this untouched place
The main church stands the same way the Portuguese built it but the majority of the population is muslim
The church is still in use
There is a big tide surrounding the island leaving many boats in the sand at low tide. In the past, this area was so busy due to its deep water harbor which is still in existence today.
This star shaped fort was also built by the Portuguese. It was recently used by the Portuguese during the Civil War for Mozambique's independence
The views from the helicopter allowed us to discover the true depths of the harbor.
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