Zanzibar
Underwater Nomad
I headed out for my first dive of the year today. I’m so hungry for it I can taste it. It is pouring down rain, but I don’t care, as it means less sun exposure. My dive master, Silas, is from the Malindi area, just north of Mombasa. In addition to being very good at…
Read MoreAchieving Buoyancy
In our often hectic lives, balance is something that is always being touted as the key to achieving maximum success and happiness. Perhaps we are missing the real wonder of buoyancy, rather than mere balance. I’ve recently discovered this, in learning to dive, and will never be the same. In our lives, we are restricted…
Read MoreAkuna Matata – Zanzibar Style
A week in Zanzibar is just enough to leave me feeling slightly like jello; in a good way. Everything is easy going. No mind that you’ve got competing music from the assortment of bars on the beachside, as the sound of the waves drowns out all. Wishing my internet connection was working, but figure that…
Read MoreDiving into the Blue of Zanzibar
It only makes sense that diving was my next avenue for exploration. I didn’t come to Zanzibar with the intention of learning to dive; I really didn’t have many plans to begin with. Yesterday I completed my Open Water Diving Certificate and couldn’t stop with that. After another two adventure dives today (working on deep…
Read MoreDay Two in Zanzibar
I wake up refreshed after a good night’s sleep. Basic breakfast at the hotel, and then off to explore Stone Town. This is the old city of Zanzibar, looking very much like it sounds, with small winding alleyways. You can’t worry about getting lost. It’s best just to wander and know that eventually you’ll find…
Read MoreZanzibar Next Stop!
Off to Zanzibar! Well, actually now leaving Zanzibar, but the internet was not working in my favor to post in advance, so we’ll have some delayed postings on Zanzibar while I’ll actually be in Somalia. Then I’ll post on Somalia while I’m back in Nairobi. What a sorted life I live! After an incredibly packed…
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