Travel is what makes life exciting. The unexpected delays and surprises along the way make a trip memorable.
The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page. Saint Augustine
When I plan a trip I do my research. I have an itinerary of things and places I really want to see, but I leave time to stop and take in everything. I stop to take photos of anything that catches my eye…and sometimes hubby have to remind me we are catching a bus, train or plane.
In Zanzibar, what I haven’t told anyone, the day after we landed my father-in-law passed away. I spent half the day organising our return for a funeral. Once I knew I could get hubby home and what time we had left to explore the island I booked trips. I squeezed what I could…
Landed Tuesday, Bad news Wednesday and fly back Saturday
Jip, you read that right… we basically had 2.5 days in Zanzibar. We had travel insurance so I’m still waiting to find out what we will get back.
Excursions
- Stone Town
- Prison Island
- Spice Tour
- Safari Blue
We went on excursions for 2 full days. I was so jet lagged and emotionally drained but pushed to see and do as much as possible. I came back with just over 600 photos and some included the Maasai (whole other story).
To and from the excursions I snapped a few pictures.
What I liked about Zanzibar
- It was laid back
- Inexpensive
- Friendly people
- Beautiful sights
What I wish I could’ve changed
- I wish I could speak Swahili, if I had my dad there he would’ve sorted me.
- I wanted to ask the Maasai so many questions but simply ran out of time.
- Stayed longer so I could see more and get to know the people better.
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So sorry about the bad news – my condolences. Great pix of your trip – I want to go there too, love the buildings.