- Dhow-rigged vessel.
After breakfast, we climbed aboard a dhow anchored near shore and sailed off for a morning of snorkelling. The captain took us to a couple of off shore reefs where people swam or lounged on the deck enjoying the view.
Meet Amit Cousteau.
Incredibly clear water.
Beautiful place for a morning cigar.
Vacations are hard work….
The rest of the afternoon was a welcome chance to relax. Eron hand mehndi done by two local ladies on the beach. They represented the miss-mash of cultures that is Zanzibar: they were clearly African, were wearing traditional muslim clothing, but with South Asian style adornments including nose piercings, jewelry, and mehndi.
Eron having mehndi done.
Another great example of the juxtaposition of cultures on Zanzibar was seeing groups of young Maasai warriors in traditional garb chatting it up with nubile, bikini-clad European mzungus.
Cultures meet.
We went to the Langi Langi “Rastarant” (http://www.zanzibarislandhotels.com/langi-langi.html) for dinner. Great food, laid back atmosphere, and a power outage. Dining by candlelight just added to the atmosphere.
Langi Langi Rastarant.
East to Hedon
East to Hedon 
Clear bluewaters,,,great cigars///culture dis-associations…ie worlds collide…what a great vacation!
That water and beach look incredible! Great shot of the Maasai vs.bikini’s. Never saw that in Nat Geo.
Rog, you are stylin!
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