Goodbyes - and the next chapter

We got up in time to have breakfast with those who were heading back to Stone Town to continue with their trip to Nairobi and, for some of them, on to Uganda and Rwanda. We waved them off at 9am and then went to sort out our stuff and enjoy a last hour or two in the resort.

At 11am, we took a taxi to our next accommodation in Kiwenga. We travelled with Ian, who was also staying in Kiwenga for a few days, and Mona, who was going further south. It was sad to say goodbye to Mona. She has been such a good travelling companion. Hopefully, we’ll meet up when we get to Nairobi.

We got dropped off at Maisha Marefu (meaning ‘long life’ or ‘cheers’ in Swahili) Apartments at just after 12noon. We were welcomed by Lara, the Italian owner, and her local assistant, Freda. First impressions of the apartment were very good. We paid what we owed and then unpacked properly for the first time since Cape Town. The thought of not moving for the next 11 days is really nice!Read more