Eid al Fitr in Zanzibar
Hello everyone.
We ran out of Moshi before we could be talked into climbing Kili a third time, or taking a super safari to Ngorongoro Crater - supposedly a wildlife wonder. So we ran (by tiny plane) to the fabled islands of Zanzibar.
Ramadan has just finished so the whole place is celebrating Eid al Fitr. This means that nothing but internet cafes and expensive hotels are open for the four days of 'partying'. We roam the empty streets between downpours, searching for affordable meals and a glimpse of the enchanting Stone Town that the guide books promised.
The only redeeming activity is the wonderful open air feasts of sizzling barbecued fish at Forodhani Gardens on the waterfront each evening. The market atmosphere has climaxed for these four days of Eid al Fitr - like our Christmas. The young crescent moon watches over the Muslim families who fill the pretty public lawns and pile their plates with skewers of fish and chips. We had a go at pressing sugar cane with the hand crushers. They mix is with ginger and lime - Yummy.
Okay- maybe Zanzibar isn't so bad after all. We hope to go diving, visit a beach and run to Dar es Salaam before we run out of money.
Take care and send us an email or reply.
Malachy
We ran out of Moshi before we could be talked into climbing Kili a third time, or taking a super safari to Ngorongoro Crater - supposedly a wildlife wonder. So we ran (by tiny plane) to the fabled islands of Zanzibar.
Ramadan has just finished so the whole place is celebrating Eid al Fitr. This means that nothing but internet cafes and expensive hotels are open for the four days of 'partying'. We roam the empty streets between downpours, searching for affordable meals and a glimpse of the enchanting Stone Town that the guide books promised.
The only redeeming activity is the wonderful open air feasts of sizzling barbecued fish at Forodhani Gardens on the waterfront each evening. The market atmosphere has climaxed for these four days of Eid al Fitr - like our Christmas. The young crescent moon watches over the Muslim families who fill the pretty public lawns and pile their plates with skewers of fish and chips. We had a go at pressing sugar cane with the hand crushers. They mix is with ginger and lime - Yummy.
Okay- maybe Zanzibar isn't so bad after all. We hope to go diving, visit a beach and run to Dar es Salaam before we run out of money.
Take care and send us an email or reply.
Malachy
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