The two hour boat trip from Dar es Salam to the island of Zanzibar was picturesque, but quite hot. We visited the Palace Museum, the House of Wonder and Stone Town. The Palace Museum was on the verge of falling apart. With the crumbling walls, leaky ceiling, dust build up, humidity and heat I am not sure if the pieces on display will survive much longer. My favorite part of the museum tour was learning about Princess Seyyida Salme, Sultan Seyyid Said’s youngest daughter who wrote, “Memoirs of an Arabian Princess.” She seemed strong willed and determined to learn about the world and live a limitless life, which was commendable for a women living in the last 1800’s and even more so for a muslim woman.
Tourism seems to be a big contributor to Zanibar’s economy. The restaurants in Stone Town and the beaches were very tourist friendly.
Tourism seems to be a big contributor to Zanibar’s economy. The restaurants in Stone Town and the beaches were very tourist friendly.
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