Zanzibar. For me just saying “Zanzibar” conjures a
foreign, very exotic, and faraway place.
A bustling place of new sights, sounds and aromas.
A place of ancient looking shuttered apartments
…overlooking narrow, winding alleyways.
A place where the architecture is a blend of ancient Persia and India.
A place whose people have different customs and beliefs than my own.
A place with markets of strange…and aromatic foods.
A place where dhows ply the nearby waters as they have for centuries.
A place where you can get a damn good gin and tonic.
Oh Zanzibar, you are calling me back!
Related articles:
Sambusi’s Two Tables ~ Zanzibar ~ A Cultural & Culinary Experience, by travelerlynne.
More Zanzibar photos here and here.
Check out the WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge to find out what others see as Foreign.
eof737
28 Oct 2012Your photos are like a walk near the ocean on a spectacular day… warm, soothing and inviting… I love the whole atmosphere, colors and shots in this post… Great job Ron! 🙂
fotograffer
1 Nov 2012Thank you so much Elizabeth, your comments are so encouraging.
LY
28 Oct 2012Absolutely beautiful.
fotograffer
1 Nov 2012Thank you so much for your comment.
Photo Media
28 Oct 2012Nice shots ! Brings back memories … Do check out my previous post http://wp.me/pDYuL-1cB
fotograffer
1 Nov 2012Thank you. As you point out in your post, Zanzibar has such a fascinating history.
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pirate0toujours
28 Oct 2012Fabulous, and exotic, yes! Great photos, lovely tone..
fotograffer
1 Nov 2012Thank you. Exotic for sure. Zanzibar is back on the bucket list.
Laurie
28 Oct 2012Lovely photos … once again.
fotograffer
1 Nov 2012Thanks Laurie. I have been enjoying your flower garden.
Laurie
1 Nov 2012Thank you!
Malina
28 Oct 2012very nice images! on Friday i come back, cant wait:D
fotograffer
1 Nov 2012Thank you Malina, and I am looking forward to your Africa Adventure.
adinparadise
28 Oct 2012Great photos. I’ve been meaning to go there for a couple of years. Maybe next time we’re back in Africa. 🙂
fotograffer
1 Nov 2012You should go. Zanzibar is a very unique place.
The Retiring Sort
28 Oct 2012Oooh, it does look exotic – what a wonderful colorful gallery!
fotograffer
1 Nov 2012Thank you. Zanzibar provided the color, I just took the pictures. 🙂
ilargia64
29 Oct 2012Wonderful pics! Architecture and colours…Nice place to get lost…
fotograffer
1 Nov 2012Thank you. And it is easy to get lost in the maze of winding alleys. 🙂
Madhu
29 Oct 2012Fab set of shots as always Ron. Just perfect for exotic and foreign!
fotograffer
1 Nov 2012Thank you Madhu. Have you been?
Madhu
1 Nov 2012No! Would love to someday.
campanulladellaanna
29 Oct 2012Wow… fantastic photo collection @Ron 😀
fotograffer
1 Nov 2012Thank you for your kind words.
Lynne Ayers
29 Oct 2012Beautiful photos, Ron – I particularly like the first one – and there’s a couple of intereting door shots there …
fotograffer
1 Nov 2012Thanks Lynne. The first one is my favorite too. The doors are fantastic.
Jo Bryant
30 Oct 2012fabulous images Ron…you have really piqued my interest in this wonderful place
fotograffer
1 Nov 2012Thank you Jo. It is truly an unique place.
Adventure Nick
30 Oct 2012An amazing place – you’ve captured it perfectly!
fotograffer
1 Nov 2012Thanks Nick.
Inge
31 Oct 2012Your photos and the way you write it down are really exotic! 🙂
fotograffer
1 Nov 2012Thank you Inge.
sueannm66
31 Oct 2012Gorgeous photos and I love that you ended with the very important G & T!
fotograffer
1 Nov 2012Thanks for your comment. Yes the end of the day G&T is vital.