More Scenes from Stone Town

More shots from wandering around Stone Town.

Orange seller in the plaza-


Sisters walking in front of a door-


Scooter-


Beautifully carved doors-



There was a lot more graffiti in Stone Town that what I remembered back in 2000. Some of it was a lot more interesting and inspirational though...

No AIDS here-

Island of Peace-


A Romantic Boat Ride? Nope, fishermen getting a ride from the shore to the bigger fishing boats.


And of course, bikes galore...





... and people riding them around.



True words to travel by-

"Be intense take advantage of every opportunity now because it may not present itself again."

Things to Do in Zanzibar When You're an Adult

Zanzibar is part of legendary trade routes among east Africa, Arabia, Asia, and Europe. During its heyday from the 12-16th centuries, Zanzibar traded in everything from spices (especially cloves which the "Spice Island" is famous for), to gold, ivory, wood, and slaves. As a result, the island has a rich cultural heritage influenced by Swahili, Arabic, Indian, and Portuguese cultures. Like the spices that used to be traded, Zanzibar is one of the places that "feels" exotic.

Stone Town, the main town in Zanzibar, is actually an UNESCO Heritage site. It's a living site, meaning that it's still in active use- people live and work there, which makes it a mesmerizing place to visit. Some of the fun things to do while you wander around include-

Navigating the narrow alleyways of Stone Town-




Shop for souvenirs-


Drink a Stoneys and eat a cinnamon bun and take in the rooftop view-


Eat at the night market- about 2 dozen vendors grilling and selling skewers of fish and seafood.


Peer around corners-

Peer into courtyards-

Peer downstairs (at the National Museum)-

Peer into open, beautifully carved doors-

Things to Do in Zanzibar When You're a Kid

If you're a kid in Zanzibar, you're living the good life. There's no shortage of fun things to do. You could...

Peer out of your window at tourists taking photographs-


Play street soccer...

... or beach soccer

... or capoeira


Hang out on a scooter-

Cruise the waterfront on bike-



Roll a wheel down a beach-