Tag: 2014 Africa

  • Zanzibar: Stone Town

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    Zanzibar: Stone Town

    Images of Stone Town Zanzibar The region, and Stone Town in particular, is famous for its doors. The carvings in the frame provide a profile of the owner (at least when the door was installed) Images of Stone Town Zanzibar Images of Stone Town Zanzibar Artist Children Children on street in Stone Town, Zanzibar Images…

  • Zanzibar: Darajani Market

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    Zanzibar: Darajani Market

    Images of Stone Town Zanzibar The fish market Images of Stone Town Zanzibar The meat Market Images of Stone Town Zanzibar The fruit market Images of Stone Town Zanzibar Reading the newspaper Images of Stone Town Zanzibar Street food

  • Zanzibar

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    Zanzibar

    My initial interest in visiting Zanzibar was largely driven by the name. How many countries start with the letter Z (answer: 3, Zaire, Zambia, Zimbabwe). But Zanzibar is not a country you say? Tell that to the customs agent as you enter / leave via the airport.   Our visit to Zanzibar immediately followed our…

  • Nairobi to Mombasa: Tour and Return

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    Nairobi to Mombasa: Tour and Return

    It was Sunday.  We were up by 7:00. Before that a couple times during the night while still dark I heard the call to prayer issued from the mosque.  As light emerged I went out onto the balcony. It was hot and humid. The city was quiet. Just a few cabs, and one or two…