Zanzibar at last

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In the heat of the day, it feels as though my skin is melting off of my body. But I'm not complaining, I know that soon enough I'll be back in NYC shivering, wishing for a good sweat. I'm spending a few days in Stonetown before I head north for some beach time. I arrived here yesterday, exhausted after my early morning balloon ride, rising up with the sun over the Serengeti. (It was spectacular!!) I had a nice rooftop dinner under the stars at my hotel lastnight, and then went to bed nice and early. While I was eating (yummy spicy meatballs soaked in a curry sauce) the power went out all over the city for about 5 minutes...long enough to stare up into the night sky in awe, listening to the hoots and hollers of the city below me. Today I was up early, and I've been wandering around all day, mesmerized by the sights around me. It's really a fascinating city. The labyrinth of streets and alleys, filled with shops and beautifully ornate doors makes getting lost fun. It's not that big of a city, so I've covered a lot of ground so far today, and I'm on my way back out to pick up a pair of sandals that a man is making for me. I popped into the doorway of a shoe shop, where the cobbler was sitting on the floor with his tools and piles of leather,...when I found a pair that I liked and they were not the right size, he said he could make them for me in about three hours. He traced my foot,...took some measurements, all for about $13 bucks. I didn't even try to haggle with him...I felt like I was robbing him! Now I only hope I can find the shop again. Tonight I think I'll go out to the waterfront park, where they have live music and lots of food and entertainment all around...so much to do!

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Comments

[bea]

baby grace is the cutest! also was nice to hear your laugh again, sigh...

[Mary Jean]

Hearing u laugh!!!
Watching that video was awesome but hearing the sound of your voice laughing was music to my ears...I miss u soooo much honey and can't wait to hear all ur stories...I wonder how many bottles of wine we will go through listening to them LOL!!!!

[Susie iliyan]

Shoes
You know you're being ripped off hugely by paying 13$ for shoes. Lol

[Roshanie]

Blessed by Grace
Oh Amy, what a sweet darling she is!!! I could see why you fell in love with her. Enjoy your enchanted travels.

[anonymous]

luv it
hey ame....luv baby grace laughin.....so happy you shared. face paint looks great too. i still cant wait to hear about everything in person. here's a funny one for you. Alex had his first bbal game tonight with rec league. only two practices. i was only able to stop in for a bit...but noticed he was very into the defense....doing a great job. but...he was also looking for his man when his team was playing offense...i assumed he just didn't get it, he was nervous for the first game and stuff.... When i was asking him abou it after the game and trying to explain to him the difference, he imformed me the reason he was doing that was cause he was the "GUARD" ....lol...God, I love that kid...

[Bibi Amy]

priceless...oh, I miss that boy! can't wait to see all of you when I'm home for christmas! big big hugs!

[susie]

Hey Amy girl!!!!! Baby Grace contagious laugh had me laughing too, it's such fun to watch the video over and over again. Enjoy the sun and $13.00 awesome deal! So I guess I'll be seeing you soon!!! Take care love Ya! Susie