Despite a late night but nevertheless a good sleep (thanks to the last couple and double whisky’s 🥃 ) we were first and alone for breakfast.
The ocean 🌊 is very calm this morning
I do not think I shall move too far away from the pool area today.
Changed my mind and went for a long walk around the bay.
Storm is rolling in
It did not rain as announced and expected so an afternoon at the pool was pleasant for our last full day. Time to start packing up. Is there enough space? And have a rest before the scheduled evening activities.
We moved from our room to a little villa on the beach due to the fact there was a small water leak and dripping from the bathroom ceiling. Apparently the water heater tank needs replacing.
It is a hot 🥵 and quiet morning so far. I have not yet seen any of my drinking partners from last night. We managed to solve the world’s problems.
Quite a pleasant aperitif 🍸 in the evening with our Canadian 🇨🇦 new friends. Then followed dinner and after dinner drinks by which time 2 other couples had joined the only fun table in the place.
After last evening’s antics I was expecting my knees to feel a bit sore this morning but it is not the case.
We are once again the first ones up for breakfast by the beach.
Somewhat cloudy again this morning
And once again the pool is ours
Very light lunch consisting of papaya & avocado salad and a large bottle of water. An hour later it felt insufficient and a plate of chips had to be ordered.
Weird weather today, very cloudy this afternoon but of course still very warm.
When coming back from the beach / pool area, I like to sit on the balcony to catch up with news and emails and watch the world go by.
Another nice day weather wise by the looks of it. Quite windy in fact which is nice.
On my way to breakfast
Quiet morning at the pool and now it is time for this local but excellent cool beer.
Despite the very hot sun ☀️ I went for a walk along the beach. Not too many people around.
We are being picked up at 16:30 to go to the famous restaurant “The Rock”. It takes 1h30 of potholes avoidance. But it is worth it even if you need to get your feet wet.
Someone might recognise this northern Catalan person.
Dinner over, we are driven back to the resort. Not the most comfortable ride. It is pitch black and the pole holes 🕳️ do not advertise themselves. It is BBQ night and live music time when we get back for a nightcap.
Earlier start today as we planned and booked a guided tour. It has been raining 🌧️ overnight but it is already quite hot.
It is an hour’s drive to the south of the island where we shall get our boat.
We spent the morning island hopping, in and out of the very warm sea.
Found this beast crawling up a tree. I wonder if it could be for lunch?
Changed my mind. That was lunch.
Back at the ranch, so to speak, late afternoon and in time for a splash in the swimming pool before heading to the bar for a few cocktails 🍸, an acrobats show and a light dinner before retiring to bed.
I really like the idea bare foot idea, as for WiFi 🛜 if your accommodation is near enough the main building you are in range. With WiFi and my tablet, I have TV if required.
THIS IS THE ONLY RESORT IN ZANZIBAR BUILT AND PROJECTED FOLLOWING THE PRICIPLES OF BARE-FOOTING PHILOSOPHY. ALL THE PATHS ARE IN SAND, PAVEMENTS ARE IN TIPYCAL ZANZIBAR MATERIAL MADE WITH COLOURED PIGMENTS SAND AND CEMENT, ALL THE FURNITURE IS MADE OF NATURAL MATERIALS. YOU DON’T HAVE WI-FI OR TELEVISION IN THE ROOM SO TO AVOID DISTURBING A GOOD SLEEP, MATRESSES ARE IMPORTED FROM ITALY AND LINEN ARE OF EGYPTIAN BEST COTTON. YOU CAN AVOID TO USE SHOES EVERYWHERE IF YOU LIKE, EVEN IN THE COMMON AEREA OR AT THE RESTAURANT. WE ONLY REQUIRE TO AVOID BATH SUITS IN THE EVENING BUT FOR LUNCH THEY ARE OK IF YOU LIKE.
Anyway, after a pleasant breakfast, it is time to hit the pool area.
The property is really well kept and maintained. The vegetation is abundant and thriving.
It is thirsty work swimming around. Better to retire to the bar / lounge / restaurant area.
A short digestive walk along the beach and in the shallow waters after lunch
Before retiring in the cool and the obligatory daily afternoon nap 😴. It is also the ideal time to catch up with the news, write emails and update blogs.
Went out for dinner in one of the hotels further along the beach. Not too impressed with the food, just average.
The plan today is an hour’s taxi drive to cross the island to our next destination of Pongwe Bay. We are booked at the resort on the eastern coast & by the ocean for the next 10 days.
But first it is breakfast time at the hotel’s roof terrace.
Our chauffeur arrived on time and we departed at 10am as planned. A relatively slow drive due to the state of the roads. Had couple of near misses which the driver managed to avoid.
The trip was very much worth it when we arrived at our destination.
We bumped into our friends R & L from Carcassone by the pool. A quick dip in it and it is time for lunch followed by a walk along the beach.
The restaurant is not bad either. The lobster 🦞 only costs 24€. I might live on that.
