Snorkel Boat at Low Tide

Beautiful Pongwe Beach

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November 11th 2006
From the frantic pace and noises of Dar es Salaam to Pongwe Beach Hotel, a place designed with an itinerary of relaxation in mind. James and I hopped on a ferry on Monday morning with this destination foremost in our minds. Despite being a calm and sunny day, I spent most of the two hour trip over with my eyes closed, concentrating on ignoring the not so pleasant feeling of sea sickness. A gr ... read more

Africa » Tanzania » Zanzibar

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Shortly after independence, Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form the nation of Tanzania in 1964. One-party rule came to an end in 1995 with the first democratic elections held in the country since the 1970s. Zanzibar's semi-autonomous status and po... ... read more