So we arrived in Zanzibar two days ago to pouring rain. We were running through the very narrow streets of Stone town to get to our hostel in ankle deep water. Thank goodness for flip flops. Anyways, we explored Stone Town once the sun re-emerged. We had lunch at the old fort and ended up doing a fair amount of shopping.
I've ended up with some beautiful paintings. Just now I have to carry them around for the next month and a half. Anyways. After paying some guy to show us back to the hostel (the most confusing place I have ever been and I am good with directions), we headed to Mercury's for dinner (named after Freddie Mercury of Queen - born in Zanzibar). The sunset may have been one of the most wonderful I have ever seen. We had a great night that night. Unfortunately another group staying at our hostel wasn't so fortunate. One of their girls got grabbed coming back from a night out. They grabbed her bag, but then one of their guys jumped in and his stuff ended up getting stolen instead. Poor guy. Anyways, everyone is ok, he just has to go through the whole issue of getting a new passport and such. Now, don't everybody worry. They did make some dumb moves that set them out as targets, so. Anyways, yesterday we headed for a spice tour which was amazing. Although I got absolutely eaten alive by mozzi's even with heavy duty spray on. It was really cool to see all the different spices and fruits and such. We finally got to the beach around 3. And I will tell you, it is perfect.
White sand beaches, turquiose water, a beach side bar. It is great. We spent the rest of the afternoon in the water - great relief for all my bites. This morning our whole group (minus one), headed out snorkelling.
Now, once I got comfortable, it was great. Although all the Northern aussies were a little disappointed, didn't hold up against the great barrier reef. I enjoyed it. We were in pretty open water so, you had to be careful about getting pulled away, but the fish were very cool. Even saw a clown fish. We then sailed back in for lunch and here I am avoiding the sun for a little bit. It is beautiful here, would love to come back to spend more time. Only a week left on this tour and then I have to haul by butt up Mount Kili. Talk to you all soon!
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Maybe you'll be climbing mt. kili when I'm giving birth. Get some rest this week - you'll need it for your big climb!! I'll try do the same - haha.
Aside from snow and no baby (and nary a contraction) everything is going great here. Can't say we've been hanging out on any white sandy beaches but we're trying to enjoy our last moments of having time alone and a quiet house.
Love hearing about all your adventures. I check it all the time for updates. Take care! Love ya,
Katie.
Hey Ali,
It sounds like you are really getting to enjoy all the parts of Africa. That sand beach and water sounds awesome, wish I could have been there :). I want to wish you luck for your climb I am sure you'll get to the top and soak up that view. How is the food? What kind of African food do they make? Well, thx for including me in your travels. Talk to you soon. Holly
Hey Ali,
Zanzibar sounds great, I think that mark and Keoma said they really enjoyed it there as well. I wish that you were posting photos but I imagine that would be a pain. But I'd better get to see them when you get back to Canada. Take care,
Thane
So here's the scoop. Just went to the doctor. If baby doesn't want to come on his or her own then I'm scheduled to be induced next friday. So, either friday night or saturday I will for surely be having this kid... I'll let you know if it shockingly comes before then!!
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