Goodbye Tanzania & Zanzibar...
It has been a while since we have been near the computer but from our last update, we have had a well deserved rest bumming around the beach, partying with the locals and of course meeting more people!
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| Morning view from the Banda in Ushongo... |
Leaving Moshi we got on a early morning bus to Tanga. It was one of those 'local buses' where Lee's personal space was invaded by armpits and corn on the cobs for sale! I found it quite comfortable myself by the open window. We got to Tanga after 7 hours where we caved in and got a taxi to our destination Drifters in Ushongo, Pangani. It it low season in Tanzania so we arrived to an empty beach, empty bar and a choice of any of the bandas right on the beach to stay in. It was lovely to finally relax.
One other couple where staying there too, Jon and Jocelyn from New Zealand, they gave us tips where the local shack was for 'cheaper' food and drink and we joined them on a gorgeous snorkelling trip to a random island in the middle of the ocean. (Thanks again)
The highlight of Ushongo was the baby 'giant' green turtles hatching who made their way to the sea. We played a part in their conservation by making sure the crabs (which were everywhere) left them alone. Eventually 85 baby turtles managed to get the sea!
Realising we had no cash so we had to leave after a few days as there was no atm and cash is the only option in deserted places. We were told that the ferry to Zanzibar has been stopped as 3 have sunk in the last month so the only option we had was to get a lift by the owner of the lodge. This ended up being the fishing boat that we went snorkelling in! The engine broke down twice but finally after 4 hours we arrived in West Nungwi, on the north west coast of Zanzibar and it was lovely. I found a reasonable priced bungalow just back from our beach and it even had hot water and breakfast was included.
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| West Nungwi Beach resorts... |
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| Mick and Mack at Mack Inn... |
Beautiful beaches amongst hundreds of honeymooners (no joke). For that market it was understandable that it was pretty expensive even for a bottle of Killi so we headed into the local village where we stumbled upon Mick and Mack the Raster boys at 'Mack Inn' where we ended up having a few beers and playing all sorts of musical instruments to the songs of Bob Marley. (You had to be there!!!)
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| My favourite photo of Zanzibar... |
Last stop Stone town to fly to our next stop Thailand. Stone town is a charming place with small alleyways and doors of all shapes and sizes but very easy to get lost at night as we found out! Also home of the zanzibar pizza and loads of street food on the seafront but with millions of really skanky cats.
We finished off Tanzania with eggs for breakfast this morning. I cannot wait for a Thai Green Curry and a cheeky Chang of course!
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