Lindi

Lindi was a beautiful town. The influence of the gas pipeline was visible. New, unoccupied buildings were between the old reed houses. We stopped at an amazing little beach with only one women sitting on the sand, colourfully dressed in her Sarie. Slowly she moved closer to us staring in amazement. Nellie and Wimcar explored the beach and found exquisite shells. Nellie, who tastefully decorates our table every evening, will use them as decorations. She really spoils us. 

At Kilwa Beach Resort, the Boys found us a “tricky to get in” camping spot. After a lot of manoeuvring the three vehicles were parked under a giant tree. This will be a 2-night, which will give everybody the time to sort out their personal stuff and vehicles. Chris is still suffering from the robbery. His electric tester is gone – converting solar to electricity is impossible without a tester. Hans arranged with Vera, our helpful hostess, to get Chris one. 55,000 shillings and the tester was his - job done.

Big Lobsters (as they call it, but it's Crayfish as Wimcar explained to us) were on our plate with Paella - a feast fit for a King, thanks to Vera.

We enjoyed long walks along the beach and Wimcar and Nellie tested the waters, just to end up bite marks from some sort of small white bugs.

 

 

 

 

 

Long blue fishing nets were on the sand, ready for the next catch. The fishermen were ready after saying their prayers.

 

We were entertained by their music as they were busy with their election campaign, until sunrise. Green Saries were parading in the street (gifts from one Party) and was now the only evidence of last night’s party.

The morning of 23 July, had our daily praise and worship and we were ready. Dar- Es- Salaam and our host,  Adam,  was waiting for.