I just started my Africa trip this week in Mombasa, Kenya. I had a
good time so far in bumping into the right people in the right time.
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| Yusuf |
First, I bumped into
this local man and his family. I had a great time in Mombasa and got to
know many things about life here. Yusuf is a kind of freelancer, trading
everything except of women and drugs. At least, that’s what he is
saying.
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| Athman |
After 3 days in Mombasa, I went to Malindi to visit Athman, a friend
of Yusufs brother. I stayed there with the family and again, we had a
great time. I spent quite some hours with Rahima, Athmans wife, in her
shop, talking to her and her girl friends passing by. We had quite one
or the other interesting discussion. It was a very good experience to
stay with a family, thanks a lot for all your hospitality and
friendship.
Also, there are a lot of things to see around Malindi like Gede
Ruins, which are a couple of hundred years old. They are in the middle
of a big forest with huge trees.
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| Lamu |
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| Shela Beach |
After that, I went to Lamu. I have been to Lamu 20 years ago and I
loved it. It is amazing, but it did not change much. There are now 4
cars on the island instead of 3 twenty years back. Some more hotels and
restaurants, some more touts maybe. The rest is the same. The old
buildings, the narrow streets, the friendly locals – like paradise.
I did 2 trips on a local sailing boat, a Dhow. We had grilled fish on
the beach, visited several small villages and Takwa ruins, an old
Swahili settlement. For sure, there is also the beach, the tasty fish
and other seafood.
Now, I am back in Mombasa. I spent my birthday here with Yusuf and
his family. Got quite some presents, which are thankfully easy to carry
around.
Well, next destination is Nairobi, hopefully Masai Mara, and then Rift Valley.
I am also very happy to receive mails!
