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Zanzibar's Stone Town
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Whether it's your first visit or your 50th, Zanzibar's Stone Town (
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)
never loses
its touch of the exotic. First, you'll see the skyline, with the spires of St Joseph's Cathedral
and the Old Fort. Then, wander through narrow alleyways that reveal surprises at every turn.
Linger at dusty shops scented with cloves, watch as men wearing white robelike
kanzu
play
the game
bao
. Admire intricate henna designs on the hands of women in their
bui-bui
(black
cover-all). Island rhythms quickly take over as mainland life slips away.
