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The 1st of January is the day of the dhow race in Lamu, Kenya
It’s an Island, so of course boats are a big deal. Add the fact that there are no cars (okay, maybe two that belong to the local government), and you pretty much understand why Lamu is mad … Continue reading
Bath time
They treat donkeys like pets and royalty in Lamu.
We’re Jamming
Take a few drums, a few happy dhow operators and a lot of people clapping hands and you have a ngoma session. Shella beach, Lamu.
Scooby the Donkey
With a town that has no cars and thousands and thousands of donkeys you best believe Lamu’s superhero is a donkey.
Kahawa
Coffee, kahawa in Swahili, is a HUGE part of life along the Swahili coast. It’s served sweet or bitter in small Japanese tea cups and served with fudge.
These Streets…
Are very narrow and brimming with wonderful, colourful people except during siesta.
Posted in Places To Go, People To Meet
Tagged East Africa, Kenya, Lamu, Swahili Coast
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Harambee Street
Harambee means pull together in Swahili. I’m convinced every town, city and village in Kenya has a Harambee street. This is Lamu’s Harambee.
Stick Fight
A ‘tradition’ of men the world over. This was taken in Lamu. Tourists can pay for organised cultural experiences.
Paradise
That’s what locals call Lamu.
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