Nungwi Part 2

Friday, July 5th - Wednesday July 10th

To get to Nungwi we took an hour and a half daladala to Stone Town, then another hour and a half one to Nungwi. That one was the worst-people literally sitting on top of one another. We learned not to pay ahead of time, they charge way more. We just hop on and say we will pay later. They are always 2000 shillings, which is equivalent to around $1.20. We suppose it is worth the uncomfortable ride :) 

When we were in Kendwa Jake and I walked here to Nungwi to reserve a place at some cheap bungalows on the beach, lots of space here! The owner is also very kind. 

We have spent most of our time laying on the beach and swimming in the ocean. It has been very relaxing. We also got massages for only 20,000 shillings for an hour (about $12). It was incredible. 

When we were here last week, Aga, Kim and I discovered this awesome restaurant that was out on the ocean. Then we had coffee, and Jake and I have been going for their happy hour and playing cards. 

When we were here last week, we all ate dinner at Baraka and fell in love with it. It is on the beach, and you get so much delicious food for very cheap. Everywhere else on the beach is very expensive. We have gone back every night and tried a good portion of the menu :) 

Our German friends from Jambiani also just arrived in Nungwi, so Monday night we went to dinner with them at Baraka then went to a local party at a bar in the village. Ramadan starts Wednesday, so it is the last celebration. They had different groups of dancers at performed. It was really neat to watch and notice so many cultural differences compared to a bar in America. Most people do not drink, and everyone danced. Men and women would not dance together, and there were only a few women because the majority of Nungwi is Muslim, and the Muslim women don't go to the bar. 

On the daladala to Nungwi this time we also met a couple from Europe. The guy is from France, and girl from Finland. They have been traveling the world for an entire year already, and Tanzania is their last stop. We told them where we were staying, so they are staying here as well. We have spent time with them on the beach and at after dinner drinks, and have really enjoyed listening to their stories of their travels. 

We pass this sign everyday that I thought you would enjoy :) 

Tomorrow we will take a daladala back to Stone Town, and then fly to Arusha where we will stay the night. Friday morning we leave on a four day safari. Then, in one week we fly home. Time has gone so fast. See you all soon!