Zanzibizzle

We are in Zanzibar! I'm feeling too lazy at the moment to write this entry properly, so I will bullet point accordingly all the interesting things that happened since Iringa. Here goes:

• In Iringa, we met some SPW volunteers (they work in rural communities educating young people on sexual health matters) and decided to go out celebrating with them. For them it was the completion of an 8 month volunteer scheme and for me, celebrating getting a new job. Beer and dancing ensued, including a trip to a local club called 'Twisters' where we grinded to 'Bongo Flava' beats. Wild times, Africa Style.
• The next night we celebrated again, but this time with the inclusion of too much gin for Kate. The following day we had a 9 hour coach trip back to Dar Es Salaam and Kate had a hangover. This = recipe for a not so enjoyable journey.
• We stayed one night in Dar, then met Kate's friend Sarah the next day, before boarding a ferry to Zanzibar - which is not just one island, it is an Archipelago. Fact.
• Zanzibar has amazing buildings, with architecture shaped by Arabian, African and European influences. We've already visited the House Of Wonders (!), a very old fort, and gone on a Spice Tour to nearby plantations where they grow Cinnamon, Vanilla, Cloves, Turmeric and Lemongrass. We had a lovely lunch, which somehow managed to combine all these different spices, before looking at some caves where they used to hide slaves, and swimming/sunbathing on a very Zanzibar-looking beach (white sand, palm trees, Dhows on the beach etc...)

I'm sure I'll update in more detail soon - along with some pictures. Hope everyone is well x x