[Zanzibar Island, Tanzania]

It was sad to leave Sth Africa after having such good times; it was a rather lonely entry into Tanzania. I am nearing the equator and this is evident in Dar es Salaam. It was very hot, high humidity that remained throughout the night, sleeping was terrible; I would be sweating within minutes of having a 'cold' shower.

Onto Zanzibar Island and Stone Town. This island has had occupancy by the Portuguese, Arabs and then the English. Stone Town has a real European feel with narrow streets, dotted with mosques and they drink tea with milk! Zanzibar is known for the spices and great beaches. The last 5 days I have been doing it 'tough' on the northern beaches, swimming, eating, reading, swimming, eating etc, a holiday on my travels! Having said that, it is low season for tourism in Tanzania (rainy season started today) and as it is
A predominant Muslim country, its almost devoid of any travelers. Thus is has been quite lonely in my travels as I have breakfast alone, eat lunch alone and you guess it, dinner alone.....but a great opportunity for me to reflect and centre my energies.

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