Jon Bowermaster Reports In From Ibo Island

April 27, 2009

World explorer and National Geographic journeyman Jon Bowermaster has been updating his ‘Notes From Sea Level” blog quite regularly. Jon is currently reporting in from Ibo Island–a single island from a string of 32 found off the coast of Mozambique. Jon really gives us an inside look of this little known island and makes us feel like we are right there with him. In his first Ibo Island post, Jon gives a nice overview of the island, where it lies, and some of the history. Oddly enough, Ibo Island’s main business came about in the 1800’s with the trading of ivory and slaves-two things that thankfully are no longer exported.

Ibo Island may also be the only African nation that has an abundance of fresh water.

In Jon’s second post from Ibo Island, Jon takes a look at some of the music and culture associated with this island. He puts up a couple of nice videos documenting the musical heritage that has been passed down for generations. It is a neat post and makes us realize why Jon is considered one of the hardest working explorers in the world. Thanks for the reports, Jon.

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