After breakfast, it's time to say goodbye to the Unguja Lodge. All the staff and Martin bid us a warm farewell, and with a small souvenir and a little sadness, we set off for Stone Town, the old town of Zanzibar City. We arrive there without any problems after a two-hour drive, but unnecessarily have to stop at the travel agency's office, where they try to talk us into taking excursions.
The historic Kholle House welcomes us with oriental style. We can already move into our rooms and then explore the old town on our own in the sultry heat. The result, in addition to a few souvenirs, is the realization that we have not missed the hustle and bustle, noise and smells of an oriental-African city in the last few days.
In the evening we go to the waterfront for happy hour and later for dinner at 6° South, an excellent restaurant with live music. We notice that despite a few tourists and it being Friday night - comparable to our Saturday for Muslims - there is not much going on even in bars with live music. Only the Forodhani Garden, where many small stands with food await customers, is more busy.
The next day we pack up our suitcases and after a good breakfast in the courtyard of our accommodation, our guide picks us up for a walk through the old town. It is hot and humid and the hustle and bustle in the alleys makes it impossible to rest. But this way we learn a lot about the city, the country and its inhabitants and are able to take home many impressions.
The obvious decay of the beautiful old town is somewhat regrettable, and is somewhat reminiscent of the situation in Havana, Cuba. The residents are not particularly interested, and the local market is bustling with activity and loud haggling for the best goods, such as fish, meat and spices. All without refrigeration, of course, and the smell is appropriate.
After learning a lot about slavery and its impact on Zanzibar, we are happy to arrive back in our little oasis and enjoy lunch.
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