Kipungani Explorer Lamu
Kipungani Bay Lamu, Kenya
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The Coast
... We hadn’t organised accommodation yet but we had a few options. Our host mum Maggie had recommended one place that was $10 a night. Ashley and the guys were staying in a place that could fit all of us - but we lost them after we got off the bus so we just went to the one Maggie suggested. We were greeted by a very friendly and energetic man named Simon who was very keen for us to stay at his place. He had a big house and then two little private cottages. He told us the ...
Donkeys and Dhows
... llamas in Bolivia, so maybe it wasn’t so bad.
We finally arrived in Lamu and were immediately attacked and followed by about three touts (we were the only muzungus – whities – on the ferry) and finally were offered a pretty decent room for KSh1,000 per night (approx. $12). And then we were off to explore the tiny Indian Ocean island.
Lamu appears to be much more Middle Eastern than Kenyan. Doors are intricately carved ...
A little slice of paradise on the Kenyan coast
... br>
That night we went for dinner at a local restaurant recommended by the owner of Stopover, Hamid. The restaurant had a roof terrace that had cushions on the floor for seating and was candlelit with flowers. Quite an accidental little romantic meal with beautiful night views of the small town. The food was pretty good to boot. That night ...
My time in Kimori
... lunch.
The next morning, I headed down to the school (just a few minutes walk from the house) with Neno and Leonard (who asked Neno if one of the local churches was a greenhouse!), and was introduced to the teachers and the students in each class, and then given a lesson to prepare for. Aaaahhh! Was very very nervous as thought I'd be maybe helping out in lessons but didn't expect to be given a class of 25 to teach on my own. I was given the subject though (articles) and ...
Local warmth in Lamu
... that we would be in a much stronger bargaining position if we arrived alone. We found a lovely group of apartments called Wilderbeest which was situated directly above a gallery. Mat worked his magic and we ended up with a two storey, two bedroom apartment with a rooftop terrace and sea views for $35 a night. Bargain! Later on we learnt that the man who appeared as we were entering Wilderbeest and claimed to be a helper of ...



