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Day 10

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August 20th 2010
Coral Island...what a dream after a long week! My first time in a tuk-tuk/bajoji (tiny, little, semi-open-air car type thing that fits 3 people, though I've heard stories of trying to fit in many more). Our ferry awaited us at the prettiest beach resort I had seen since coming to Tanzania, Balinda Beach Resort. (And the first resort, but it was quite pretty none the less) Our ferry awaited us. ... read more

Africa » Tanzania » East » Dar es Salaam

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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