Monday, December 26, 2011

Boxing Day

I have often repeated the mantra: "Came for the animals; discovered the people, landscape, birds and flora," but when I say "landscape" you probably think "pretty vista." part of my meaning of landscape, however, is the geography. These are more rocks from mainland Tanzania, around the volcano near Lake Natron.





And you would never know about most of them because on the outside they look like this.



Boxing Day has likely set the pattern for my remaining days. I could go to Grave Island or visit the spice farm, but I just want to relax, read and chill.

6:30 Get up.
6:45 Take in early morning sitting on the beach watching its come to life.
7:30 Breakfast.
8:00 - 12:00 reading under a fan in the bar.
Noon. Swimming, shower.
1:30. lunch
2:00. Nap.
3:00 A walk, errands, swimming (while the pool is shaded)
4:30. Shower and coke in the bar with book.
6:30. Taking in sunset on the beach.
8:00. Dinner then maybe a cheesy TV movie or watching the exotic Arabian or Indian channels as I like to do.

Bwana is resting, reading fabulously interesting books about Africa's past and present and already planning his trip back.

Location:Shangani St,Zanzibar Town,Tanzania

1 comment:

  1. Dear Chris,
    Boxing Day is coming to a close in Vancouver. The weather was wet and grey. I'd sure like to be able to go outside to read my book!
    Your photos and musings are wonderful. I can hardly wait to see and hear more.
    Love,
    Mo.

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