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Entries in africa (6)

Friday
Oct282011

Stone Town in Zanzibar is famous for its beaches, doors, and apparently license plates.

Wednesday
Jun292011

one tree

Wednesday
Aug182010

the doors

Stone Town in Zanzibar is famous for its elaborate doors. Though some have fallen into disrepair due to neglect or weathering, there are many which are still as they were back in the days when Stone Town was a bustling seaport for spice trade over 500 year ago.

Thursday
Jul292010

dhows in zanzibar

Traditionally, these boats were hand built without nails. They dot the slow paced sleepy skyline of Zanzibar. Most of them are still powered completely by wind and sail, so one can still hear the light splashing of sea when sitting on one.

Friday
Jul162010

the maasai lady

this little old lady was banging on the window of the car trying to sell necklaces. i said i didn't want her necklaces but would be happy to give her a couple bucks if i could take a shot of her. she seemed quite delighted at the prospect of that.