Much as I like raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, my favourite things list is more likely to include camping in remote places, sketching and painting, watching a sunrise and listening to alternative music.
So when a recent holiday in Tanzania involved all of the above, I was happier than a Von Trapp child having a midnight sing along with Fräulein Maria.
We camped at Kipepeo Beach Resort on the edge of the Indian Ocean on the beautiful beaches of Kigamboni in Dar Es Salaam only a few kilometers from where we live.
I did some sketching, swimming, ate some lovely food, watched a cloudy but peaceful sunrise, made some very burnt and very inedible popcorn and was over the moon when The Pixies’ “Debaser” came on the in the bar, especially when my nine year old boy said to me: “Is this the un chien andalusia song?” – there are many reasons why you may have a proud mummy moment, this was one of mine.
Sketching
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- Faces – from my Tanzanian sketchbook
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- My sketch from Tanzanian market
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- Palm Trees from my Tanzanian sketchbook
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- Peacock pattern from my Tanzanian sketchbook
Camping
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- Camping by the Indian Ocean at Kipepeo Beach Resort in Dar Es Salaam
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- Camping by the Indian Ocean at Kipepeo Beach Resort in Dar Es Salaam
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- Camping by the Indian Ocean at Kipepeo Beach Resort in Dar Es Salaam
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- Camping by the Indian Ocean at Kipepeo Beach Resort in Dar Es Salaam
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- Camping by the Indian Ocean at Kipepeo Beach Resort in Dar Es Salaam
Watching the Sun Rise
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- Sunrise over the Indian Ocean
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- Lottie, Leon and Frida enjoying the sunrise over the Indian Ocean
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- Lottie, Leon and Frida enjoying the sunrise over the Indian Ocean
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- Lottie, Leon and Frida enjoying the sunrise over the Indian Ocean
And finally The Pixies
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Ann Curran July 31, 2017
It’s great you are getting so much out of your time in Tanzania. And those glorious African flowers you posted, so evocative. For me, you always hit the memory button ! Thanks xx
Ali Dunnell July 31, 2017
Thanks Ann… and I remember asking you and Natasha before we took the leap to move here whether you thought we were making the right move – both of you said yes without a second thought. East Africa really is such a beautiful and special place, like Zambia was for you 40 years ago. Much love, as always, Ali xxx
thewonderer86 July 31, 2017
That sunrise is so beautiful.
Ali Dunnell July 31, 2017
It was actually a bit cloudy by the colours were still magnificent
Karin November 21, 2017
Sounds like a great time with your family! I also love camping and hiking more than most other stuff 🙂