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July 1st 2014
Published: October 21st 2014
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Apparently, someone put a hit of X in the coffee of the Zanzibar immigration officer this morning. He loves EVERYBODY! . We aren’t even scolded for filling out our forms wrong. My passport is officially stamped and slid back across the desk at me. With a wide toothy grin and a big thumbs up he chortles, Welcome to Zanzibar! Out of a shadowy terminal and into the brilliant midday sunshine,... Read Full Entry



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Andrea
cabochick
cabochick
This Canadian girl's passion for travel comes from my adventurous parents. My brother and I spent most of our youth traveling all over North America in the family’s camper van, airplane, and boat - going as far west as the Hawaiian islands, as far north as Tuktoyaktuk, and as far south as Mexico doing lots of adventurous stuff...canoeing, surfing, fishing, camping, hiking, skiing, exploring, jellyfish poking...it was the best childhood ever! That same adventurous spirit fueled my travel passion for over 30 years. I’ve been all over the shop. Now that I'm newly retired, I split my lif... full info
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Dirty Camping feetDirty Camping feet
Dirty Camping feet
After a month of camping, my feet were pleased to meet the ocean.
Crumbling wallsCrumbling walls
Crumbling walls
Zanzibar is slowly dying. I was twenty years too late.
The worst smell in the worldThe worst smell in the world
The worst smell in the world
I'm not sure why I always thought fish markets were the worst. Here at the meat counter I almost puked from the stench.
Spice boysSpice boys
Spice boys
Purchasing spice not a problem in Zanzibar
Doorway pictureDoorway picture
Doorway picture
No dog in a doorway in Zanzibar, but plenty of cats, sad little creatures they were.
Shores of ZanzibarShores of Zanzibar
Shores of Zanzibar
Wonderful days of sun and rain in Zanzibar
Public phonePublic phone
Public phone
Sure! I'd love to make a call from this phone booth.
Felucca ashoreFelucca ashore
Felucca ashore
Just in time for the incoming storm, fishermen rushed to get their boats in
Gah, fish!Gah, fish!
Gah, fish!
OMG. The fish markets were an assault on your senses.
Best price for ya spiceBest price for ya spice
Best price for ya spice
Following the Canadian around trying to find the best price for nutmeg.
The Mercury HouseholdThe Mercury Household
The Mercury Household
Where Freddy Mercury grew up. Huge deal on the island. I'm a big Queen fan but thought it was a little much



21st October 2014

RJT
Rachael

Zanzibar
I have always wanted to go here, primarily because, well ZANZIBAR, what a name as you have pointed out! And now after reading your blog I really really want to go. I like the sound of your farewell party - I think it's important not to act your age every once in a while. That go-pro footage sounds fantastic :) Great blog!
21st October 2014

cabochick
Andrea

I've wanted to go to Zanzibar since forever, so I was so thrilled to finally get there. It did not disappoint. I'm glad I have inspired you with my blog Rachael!
21st October 2014
Volcanic rock gives way to white powder sands

RJT
Rachael

Beach snob
I confess that I am a bit of a beach snob. Living in Australia and growing up with the pristine beaches in NZ, you get used to having beautiful beaches on your doorstep, and I've travelled to places where other people have raved about the beach, and I've gone "meh, seen better". But THIS is a beach worth travelling to!
21st October 2014
Volcanic rock gives way to white powder sands

cabochick
Andrea

Ha ha beach snob! I too thought after visiting the Whitsundays that I'd never see a better beach but I was wrong! This one blew my mind!
21st October 2014

littlewing
Cindy

TB'ers are getting Spicy
Love your blog Andrea..I can smell those spices stolen from Ternate through the screen. Glad you had a great time - love the pants description :)
21st October 2014

cabochick
Andrea

Thanks Cindy! After your spicy blog I must get to Indo someday.
21st October 2014
Yum!

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

I want!
That looks amazingly good... spices and seafood works for me too :)
21st October 2014
Yum!

cabochick
Andrea

It was a lovely experience, the food in Zanzibar was delish!
21st October 2014

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Mercury's
What a magic place...Stone Town...stucco coral walls...spaghetti powerlines...salt air...spice plantations and exotic dives...washed down with a visit to Mercuruy's. Sounds as if you had fun Andrea. Is perchance the Obama Tree in Stone Town so named? It's where they used to press for Obama's election when I was there and had the name written in large red letters around it's base.
21st October 2014

cabochick
Andrea

Obama was HUGE in Tanzania, we saw his picture everywhere, they were very enraptured by him, so yes, it wasn't a surprise to come across the Obama tree in Stone town!
21st October 2014
Sunset on Sunset beach

taracloud
Tara Cloud

A perfect ending!
A perfect beach and a wild party seem like a proper ending to your African adventures with your by-now, long-time friends. And how much more exotic can you get than Zanzibar, Alibaba, spices galore and clown pants. Oh, I'd love to join you for long swims in bathtub-warm water! Curious to see what traveling alone now will be like--best wishes.
22nd October 2014
Sunset on Sunset beach

cabochick
Andrea

Ah yes, everything must come to an end...or a new beginning!
22nd October 2014

Andy and Debbie
Andrew Ratter

Keep on fighting, till the end...
Okay, you've persuaded me... Zanzibar here I come!!! Well, one day, anyway... We'll keep on travelling, till the end... Great Blog by the way. Hope you had as much fun as it sounds!
22nd October 2014

cabochick
Andrea

ah yes, and thanks to you PNG is now in my sights!
22nd October 2014

Jeremyaroundtheworld
Jeremy Chiron

Thanks for making me dream...
Fantastic pictures for a stunning place!
22nd October 2014

cabochick
Andrea

Thank you. It has been a dream!
22nd October 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Hot night in Stone Town
So glad you have ceiling fans! The heat and humidity might be too much for a fair haired Canadian like yourself but you seem to be holding up. Ecstacy for everyone...it would certainly make boarder crossings easier or at least more entertaining. Rainbows, beaches, pirates and ohhhh the foods. The taste buds do a bit of a dance as we read and look at the pictures. We hope to follow in your footsteps.
24th October 2014

cabochick
Andrea

We ate some pretty amazing food in Zanzibar. Seafood was so fresh and there was lots of spice added to almost every dish. I hope you go there too!
23rd October 2014
The Mercury Household

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

Will see it too
We are going to Tanzania i Decmber and will make sure to see FM's house when we are there. /Ake
24th October 2014
The Mercury Household

cabochick
Andrea

Oh wonderful! I know you will love Zanzibar Ake!

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