Zanzibar to Zambia


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November 3rd 2008
Published: November 3rd 2008
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We spent 5 days in Zanzibar, a night in Dar and then started our 40 hour train journey to Zambia. The train was much better than we expected, it didn't have a mad, drunk driver and had a surprisingly good buffet car.


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Fishing nets on Kendwa beachFishing nets on Kendwa beach
Fishing nets on Kendwa beach

This was our first night on Zanzibar. This tourist beach is still used by fishermen, or is it viceversa?
Snorkelling TripSnorkelling Trip
Snorkelling Trip

Dan jumping off the roof of our boat.
Rubbish!Rubbish!
Rubbish!

It was really horribl here.
Puffer fish being skinnedPuffer fish being skinned
Puffer fish being skinned

This fisherman spear fished his catch, skinned the puffer fish and sold it immediately to an eager local.
Slumming it in StonetownSlumming it in Stonetown
Slumming it in Stonetown

We had dinner on the rooftop next to the Dutch Ambassador to Mozambique.
Paje beach, Cristal resortPaje beach, Cristal resort
Paje beach, Cristal resort

This was the view from our banda. We stayed 2 nights. Dan stood on a sea urchin here.
Tea room in Dar Es SalaamTea room in Dar Es Salaam
Tea room in Dar Es Salaam

Best curry so far and the strongest cup of tea we've ever had.
Dar Es SalaamDar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam

Not a very pretty place.
Tazara train station - DarTazara train station - Dar
Tazara train station - Dar

There was a mad rush by the locals to get a seat for the 40 hour journey.
Our first class cabinOur first class cabin
Our first class cabin

Not such a dash for us.
Emirates stadium - DarEmirates stadium - Dar
Emirates stadium - Dar

Arsenal's lesser know Tanzanian training ground.
Where did the track go?Where did the track go?
Where did the track go?

How else do you get rid of unwanted trains?!


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