Lamu!!!

I’m sitting on the roof top terrace enjoying the view over Lamu town out towards Manda Island. There is a cool breeze coming off the ocean. Swallows are dipping and diving through the sky and the white moon shows against the soft but bright blue sky. The afternoon sun casts dusky shadows and golden light on everything.

Jambo House
We (two friends and I) are currently staying at Jambo House which is a beautiful bed and breakfast run by a very sweet German man who has been wonderful. The hallways in the building are covered with pictures of his travels and the marathons he has run. The rooms are clean, simple and beautifully kept. Breakfast has been wonderful. It consists of fruit (papaya, mango, bananas, passion fruit, or pineapple), tea, coffee, juice, toast and our choice of eggs (omelet, scrambled, soft or hard boiled, or fried) or French toast! Breakfast is served on the roof top terrace which is partially covered and partially open. The man who runs the place, Arnold, has told us every place to go for good grilled fish, or smoothies, or the best tomato soup, or the seafood platter etc. Its been great to try his recommendations and enjoy every bite. The sea food has really been incredible.

Sunset sail
We took a dhow (the traditional sailboat) on a sunset sail with dinner on the beach. We went with another young couple who were peace corps volunteers. It was a great boat ride, the sunset was incredible, we had a walk on the beach and the best meal I have had in four months. It was amazing!!!! Grilled fish, coconut curry vegetables, chipati, and spicy vegetable sauce. We laid on the beach and talked after dinner and saw the biggest and brightest shooting star I have even seen. There was enough time for my friend to gasp and say oh wow, for me to look up and still see it for a good two seconds!

The whole time has been pretty amazing and now I’m off to find my family and go on Safari!
Love Sara