The Boat to Bongoyo

Last weekend we had a 4 day holiday due to Eid and Nane Nane (literally the 8th of August, a national holiday to celebrate farmers). So we decided to venture to one of the small islands off the coast of Dar es Salaam for the day. The weather didn't entirely cooperate but the whole feeling of being stranded on a deserted island is pretty great (and by deserted I mean complete with bar and restaurant).

We took a boat over from the pennisula. It looked a lot like a recommisioned fishing vessel but there was a top deck you could sit up on.

 Here is a similar boat. Also note the resort like view in the background. You would think you were in the Florida keys and not Eastern Africa!

 When we landed on this long sand spit and the tide was way out. As the boat landed, people were jumping off into the water and running up the beach to try and claim the cabanas.

Base camp for Team Canada!

Someone comes around when you first get to the island and takes your lunch order and then they come and get you when your food is ready. Some of the best grilled shrimp I've had since coming here!

And then we got down to the serious task of lounging around. The relaxation was only slightly disturbed by have to run under the umbrella every now and then because of the rain. Luckily despite the dark clouds it only lasted for 5 minutes or so.

Of course the sun finally came out just was we were leaving (typical!)

 Oh well, we have many more beach days ahead of us and I'm sure we'll be back soon!

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