White sand beach. Hammock. Good book. Can't imagine a better way to wrap up my time here.
Zanzibar is a little island off the east coast of Tanzania, in the Indian Ocean. We are on the east side, which is a little less touristy...but with the holidays, it is still more white people than I've seen in a while...bit of a culture shock.
It has been relaxing, once we finally arrived. The friend of our taxi driver was arrested at one of the police stops on the island. Was mayhem for awhile, including 6 white girls encouraging him (um, very strongly) to get out of the car, because he wouldn't get out, but we couldn't go anywhere until he did. There are no rooster crows to wake us here...just the prayer calls at 2am and 5:30am. We ventured to Stone Town yesterday, which is the hub of the island, and it was like being in yet another world, as the Muslim influence is very strong there.
It is hard to believe my time here is almost done. As I reflect on the last 3 months, and think of living in the developed world again, I know what I will miss the most is the simplicity of life here. Doesn't matter what you look like, if your clothes match, if your hair is a mess. Hamna Shida, No problem, Hakuna Matata.
Looking forward to seeing everyone soon, and I will savour my last few days here in this little piece of beach paradise. Happy Holidays!
4 comments:
ENJOY! those last days. It will be bitter sweet to leave, and culture shock returning home. Can't wait to catch up with you at some point when you get home and see all your photo's! Travel safe!
Where should I send installment #2 of the Starbucks birthday present? Thanks for taking us to Africa with you, Aunt PP! The break from laundry, etc. was most welcome.
As much as I am stoked for you to have been a part of such an amazing experience, I am excited you are coming home! See you soon!
When do we get to see you again? Glad you've had a great time...enjoy your last few days!!
-Greg
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