Had a great sunset cruise on a local dhow
Went on a tour of the local spice plantations (Zanzibar is known as "the Spice Island") - the red pit is nutmeg
Said goodbye to all of our Australian overland safari friends, and checked into the Zanzi Resort to enjoy our first 4 nights of luxury in a long time (and some long overdue hot showers) before we head to the airport in Dar es Salaam on Saturday for our flight out.
Last night was a dual celebration: a traditional Zanzibarian Christmas (bear in mind that Zanzibar is something like 98% Muslim). Like most of you, I am sure, we ate goat and lobster tail, while being entertained by local musicians (not your traditional Christmas carollers)
And of course the traditional Christmas python dance
And, finally, the last of my 50th birthday celebrations!
Well, the pool is calling me, so I wish you all a very merry Christmas. Home on Sunday! And then "funemployed" reverts to just old "unemployed"......
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