This is the Life

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Nungwe, Nungwe, Nungwe. What a place? Due to our unfortunate rat situation, we had decided to move on to the next place. I understand that things like this happen and it is okay; it doesn’t make Pajé a bad place, in fact it is a crazy awesome place and I highly suggested it to those interested in kite boarding or kite surfing. It is chill, relaxing, and charming. However, I have to say I highly, highly recommend Nungwe up on the North end of the island. I will not lie for a second when I say it was one of the most beautiful and relaxing places I have ever been, even with a few hasslers here and there. They are much nicer hasslers (ever heard of it is all in the eye of the beholder); now they are nicer because I am much happier and more relaxed.

I forgot, of course being all caught up in the rat moment, about a truly special event that took place in Pajé. Being that we were there over the holiday break, Emma and I decided it would be funny to have a sand ball fight in honor of the better know snowball fights that take place in the snow-laden lands of the Northern Hemisphere. We didn’t have a sand ball fight alone though, we caught a group of some young boys and got them drawing in the sand and teaching them English words before it ended in an all out sand ball brawl. For probably a straight 20 minutes we engaged in a highly intense sand ball fight of a five year old. It was one of those moments I would change for the world. Sunset on the beach, laughing and bringing joy to three little boys, what a special feeling. Some people who have been to the beach with me before know all about my love of throwing sand on people. Hawaii, anyone? I know it sounds kind of mean and at first generally people are mad at me, but then they realize it is just sand and you can jump in the water and it all comes off, no harm done, they sometimes fall under the spell with me and enjoy the running, tackling, throwing, laughing, and splashing that it involves. Brilliant game and I highly suggest it if you have small children or feel like acting like one. It is even better on a sandbar. Another fun beach activity is Ultimate Frisbee and again it is better on a sandbar.

Now back to Nungwe. Nungwe had a little more resort town feeling to it because there were all different types of hotels and hostels for all price ranges, cafes, and restaurants. It is still all along sandy pathways and you are sure to find the locals playing soccer on the beach and overall there is for sure a more laid-back lifestyle and energy here, as opposed to Stone Town and Dar. We spent our days relaxing beachside as any good beach bum would. We meet some interesting people who I already told you about in my other blog, went swimming, and just enjoyed life. Nungwe had some sweet little coffee shops, which I seriously fell in love with. I could have easily stayed in Nungwe for a week or so. Now I could recount my every move for you, but it would be relaxing on the beach, swimming in the ocean, walking on the beach, watching sunset soccer, reading my book, having a cup of coffee, talking to/meeting new people, sleeping, repeat. You know, the life.

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