Zanzibar

After the first night in Stone Town we moved up north to Nungwi, on the very top of the island. A drive of about one and a half hour in total.

However on the way we stopped at a spice farm and those who wanted went on a tour to learn more about spices. I of course did.

It was so great to see our common spices that we always see in a glass jar or a bag being real plants and to learn how they grow and look as fresh plants.

During the tour we had to watch a guy climbing a palm tree and sing for us. Then he served us coconut, first we drank the water in it, then we ate the flesh inside.

Last stop was a fruit tasting.

Just after lunch we arrived at our resort, that would be our home for the coming two nights. What a beautiful place. Having a roo.m facing the swimming pool and with air con wasn't too shabby either.

Of course I had to have a dip in the ocean. The water was bathtub warm, turquoise and very very clear. It was just lovely.

After the dip in the ocean I moved into the pool. Only when I was really pruned out I got out of there. But what actually took us out was the "Cocktail Happy Hour" at the bar.

Two cocktails later we went for dinner and then it was bedtime. This heat makes you sleepy.

Since we wasn't going anywhere next morning was a sleep in. However most people were up early when it was still I pleasant temperature.

After breakfast I went with my US friends around the village where we stay.

It got very warm and the staff tried to monitor my room to see that it didn't get too warm.

The rest of the day was spent in the ocean and in and around the pool. 

What a lovely day.

And the lovely day ended with a great dinner at the next door hotel. We sat on the ocean kind of, with the best view. Just as we finished our meal the wind picked up and some drizzle of rain. 

I planned to spend the evening in the room reading etc, but turned out I was far too tired for doing anything.