A few of the group, me included left Nungwi early in the morning so that we could visit the agricultural villages of Kizimbani and Kindichi on the way. Driving through the island we have always been aware of the variety of flora and fauna but until today did not know what any of it actually was. The various plants and trees that carpet the island turned out to be a real feast for the senses. A huge variety of spices are grown here on the island such as cardamon, cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper, cloves, turmeric, vanilla and curry leaves. Alongside these bananas, bread fruit, star fruit and coconuts thrive. Everywhere we looked there was another little surprise. Our guide around the two spice farms we visited was very knowledgeable and told us all about how each spice
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