Glamorous Only in Retrospect: 13 March

13 March

Stone Town

Erik:

Picture day!

We just wandered around and took pictures. Steph and Helen wanted to do some shopping in the many small shops. Finished up at the night market again and had "Zanzibar Pizza". Pretty good eats for just over a dollar. The rest of the stands definitely over charge.

Steph:

Breakfast was impressive on the rooftop. Omlette, bread, fruit and tea. We met back up with Helen and found some awesome Aladdin pants! They're the comfiest thing I've ever worn. Erik bought a bright orange Africa shirt that's pretty cool and we spent the afternoon walking around taking pictures and getting lost. The market was really cool but slightly expensive. There are very defined "tourist prices" vs "local prices", but that's ok, they can get away with it here. There were spice stands everywhere, which was cool. We wanted to see the old Slave Market, but the entrance fee was more than our already bursting daily budget allows so that became a no-go. It was still a great day though.

People are friendly. You get the occasional "tour guide" who just won't leave you alone until you're forced to be slightly rude, but for the most part a, "no thank you sir" is enough. They say "Karibu" (welcome) and move on.

We decided to head to a beach called Jambiani tomorrow. It's on the eastern coast of the island. The northern towns and beaches are said to be over-run by tourists, volunteers and souvenir vendors. Not really our scene right now. Jambiani is supposed to be chilled out with locals, fishermen and rastas.

We got some internet at Manch Lodge (down the street from ours) and agreed to meet up with Chris and co on Monday. So we'll spend the weekend on the beach and come back to Stone Town on monday to hang out with them.

Good day!