Tanzania : Stone Town battles; Zanzibar paradise

Alright! We entered Tanzania to discover Irish had to pay $100 for a visa. Doubin the price of other nations. I tried to discover why and later in the week I saw Kerry Gold - perhaps Cheese and Butter in the supermarkets , perhaps this caused it.

This place was to be a highlight. We entered Dar es Salaam and could see poverty in our face. Dar es Salaam means 'place of Harmony' ; this is dated..trust me.

Ignoring the litter this place offered a gateway to beautiful Zanzibar. A couple interesting ferry journeys we stayed 2 nights in Stone town [the birthplace of freddie mercury] and haggled with the dodgey locals on food; drink, directions & personal space.

Where slaves were sold to Arabia in the past now left a buzzing gluttered town behind.
We left it behind and headed for Zanzibar. The waters crystal blue; the seafood delicious and the stars Bright.

Two nights here and we savoured the white sands and peace of these East African islands.

Pushing onto Christmas week we left and headed for Wildlife Heaven: Serengeti & Ngorogoro Crater!
Zanzibar deserves a 3 month visit!

written by

Paddy&Kavitha on December 9, 2008 from Zanzibar, Tanzania

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