Beach!!!

Our final night in Darl es Salaam was spent at the Beach on the Indian Ocean! There were a group of Masai at the gate guarding it (they’re used a lot as security because they’re known to be fierce) and they spoke a little English then we all went to the water and walked around. The sand is really white and cool and Mike jumped in the water before we found out it wasn’t a good place to swim in from all the engine grease that comes from the harbor on the other side of the bay. I collected a few shells and we were greeted by everyone that passed us. Mako also made a new Cat friend that the people at the beach call Alex, and we all got to try some African beers. I had Kilimanjaro, Linda had Safari, and Mike had Tusker – they all think it’s strong beer but it’s only maximum 4.5%. Linda and Mako laughed when we told them in Canada that’s a LIGHT beer. As the sun set we ordered dinner and had reeeeally good Samaki na Wali (fish and rice), and watched a few shooting stars, GIANT fruit bats that I couldn’t get pictures of, and chatted about canada and tanzanian culture. It was a good way to spend our last day in Dar and I can’t wait to go back and see the reefs and Stone Town in Zanzibar.

 Mako trying to be a Bajaj driver... Not the best idea :P

 The beach!!!

 Mike jumping in the water, which we later found out he shouldnt have :P

 Mako playing in the water

 Miranda, Linda and Heather at the beach :)

 Maranda and Linda again

 Mike with Alex the cat.... all he wanted was cuddles and Mike wouldn't cuddle him

 Mako cuddled him instead :)

 Miranda and Heathe

Me!