We sat on the floor inside the home of a local woman who made our lunch at the Kizimbani Plantation. My stomach was a bit bubbly so I did not eat but the group members enjoyed it. (Oct. 15, 2024)

There was so much confusion after arriving in Zanzibar because of needing to show our passport, the insurance and the yellow fever card. This process, of showing these documents and going through security twice made no sense since Zanzibar is not its own country, but is a semi-autonomous region within Tanzania. Oh and now I have a Zanzibar stamp in passport. (Oct. 14, 2024)

At the ferry exit in Zanzibar, our Intrepid tour leader/guide, Jacob (left) introduced us to Abdullah (right) who walked us to our hotel, the Spice Palace Hotel in Stone Town while our luggage was transported closer to the hotel. (Oct. 14, 2024)

Once we arrived in Zanzibar, we walked to our hotel while our luggage was transported close to the hotel. The alleyways make it difficult for cars to get through. (Oct. 14, 2024)

Walking to our hotel in Zanzibar’s Stone Town. The narrow alleyways make it difficult for vehicles larger than motorcycles, bikes and carts to make it thru. (Oct. 14, 2024)

Lunchtime in Zanzibar’s Stone Town with me, Daniela. Wadey and Chris while are rooms at the Stone Town Hotel are getting ready. Cheers. (Oct. 14, 2024)

After lunch, I was able to check into my single room at the Spice Palace Hotel in Zanzibar and get myself together for 3:00 pm Zanzibar City Walking Tour. (Oct. 14, 2024)