Zanzibar

incredible sunsets!

Max and I booked a trip to Zanzibar somewhat last minute. We had heard how beautiful the beaches are there and wanted to see for ourselves. Only a 2.5 hour flight from Addis, we landed in Dar es Salaam and took a 30 minute flight to Zanzibar. We stayed at a beautiful resort, Diamonds Star of the East, which was paradise. We woke up early for the sunrise every morning, had a private pilates session one morning (and then went right back to sleep), went deep sea fishing (caught nothing), snorkeled the most incredible reef during a thunderstorm, ate seafood by the ocean, smoked hookah on a stilted bungalow over the water and explored Stone Town's narrow walkways and spice market. The pictures are on Max's computer so I'll have to share more at another time.

snorkel gear!

Look at that water! View of the seafood restaurant, hookah lounge and entertainment area where we usually watched sun set.

I realize how fortunate I am to travel to all these exotic places, more so, I am grateful to have a companion who appreciates exploring the unknown with me.

sitting down to dinner and a sunset