The Spirit of the World ( On and Off)
A Zanzibar Morning
A scene like this awaited me when I was walking to breakfast every morning. I even took my camera to breakfast so I wouldn't miss one of the wonderful colorful dhows or boats on the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.
I stayed at the Serena Hotel by Stone Town. I stayed there on my first trip to this island paradise. It is touted to have the best location in all of Zanzibar and I think this is a reality. Even more so now, as it seems that there is a station close by for the fishing boats to dock at. The bay is a little busier because of this, but ideal if you love looking at a variety of wonderful boats like I do.
It is also a little nosier due to local kids swimming and playing water games in the waters of the bay. It is as though they want to bother the guests so much that the hotel will pick up and move. Guards try to tame them, but it is a constant battle. I commend Zanzibar, however, for not closing the public beaches like so many island paradises try to do like to protect wealthy investor's interests.
The area of land close to the hotel has changed greatly. It all seems to be under construction. A sea wall is being built. Parking lots have sprung up where open walk ways used to be. Stone Town is congested with cars and drivers play chicken with each other. Let's hope that all of this is controlled in the future so one more paradise is not lost!
A Zanzibar Morning
A scene like this awaited me when I was walking to breakfast every morning. I even took my camera to breakfast so I wouldn't miss one of the wonderful colorful dhows or boats on the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.
I stayed at the Serena Hotel by Stone Town. I stayed there on my first trip to this island paradise. It is touted to have the best location in all of Zanzibar and I think this is a reality. Even more so now, as it seems that there is a station close by for the fishing boats to dock at. The bay is a little busier because of this, but ideal if you love looking at a variety of wonderful boats like I do.
It is also a little nosier due to local kids swimming and playing water games in the waters of the bay. It is as though they want to bother the guests so much that the hotel will pick up and move. Guards try to tame them, but it is a constant battle. I commend Zanzibar, however, for not closing the public beaches like so many island paradises try to do like to protect wealthy investor's interests.
The area of land close to the hotel has changed greatly. It all seems to be under construction. A sea wall is being built. Parking lots have sprung up where open walk ways used to be. Stone Town is congested with cars and drivers play chicken with each other. Let's hope that all of this is controlled in the future so one more paradise is not lost!