THE THREE ALPHA TRAVEL

So I have seen one of the most beautiful beaches so far… it was low season so that helped all the “vulgarities” of the civilazion near it not seem so big. Kendwa Rocks is actually a bungalow/hut place in the north beach of Zanzibar. A bar/restaurant also operates there. Going to the east of the beach more bars/hotels have opened with the years. And many more will.

I was tempted to take the scuba-diving course/dive but at the end, like so many times so far, I decided not to spend on “services” and spend on practical things such as food and drinks. The fish there is excellent. Lobsters are big and kingfish and tuna are very popular plates. If you ever go to Zanzibar try fish.

My friend Abu though was right on one thing (see previous post); it is a bit expensive, not so much for european standards but definetely for the locals. I guess they know better beaches and they do not need the accomodation so…

In any case, I had a very relaxed time, and for 3 days it felt like I had a postcard to look at every time I left my room. I have to say though, that Tulum beach in Yucatan, Mexico is very much better. Carribean VS Indian ocean you see.

After this it was back to Dar Es Salaam. From there a flight to J’Burg. Let’s see how this will work but to be honest I will try to stay out of the city. A safari in Kruger park is very likely. Stay tuned until the next post.

Mat

So here I am in Stone Town, Zanzibar… got tired of Dar Es Salaam and thought I’d jump on an island. And a good choice too!

For many a tourist destination, a scuba-diving paradise. For me, well, once more all about meeting people and walking a lot. This time I got some nice pictures! Its characteristic are the small alleys that will most definitely get you lost, even if the city centre itself is very small. In the old days it was a checkpoint for the slave trade happening in the Indian ocean. The slave trade market is now a monument and the whole city itself is under the appendices of the World Heritage.

The people are nice, open and friendly but once more as November is low season, they try to get the most profit out of you. I found the exception once more, a guy called Abu, who he let me stay in his house for one night. Thanks Abu, and once more thanks the Couchsurfing site

Tomorrow I will be going to the North beach, which is supposed to be kind of a party place. Abu says that he never went there… “what for?” he adds. The only reason I’ll be going there is that it was recommended by a guy I met in Nairobi. Let’s see what the future holds. Until then… hasta luego!