Guest Comment by Wil Smith, Owner of Deeper Africa
Lamu Island is for resting and recharging after an international flight or a busy safari. There are no roads on Lamu, no cars. To get about you ride a boat, ride a bike, ride a donkey, or you walk. I found Lamu restful, yet stimulating.
Quiet and unhurried, it was ever-tempting to just laze in a hammock, rocked by the ocean breeze. Yet the lure of exploration was never far away. Coral reefs, sand dunes, empty beaches, ancient ruins, wooden boats, and a medieval castle beckoned me for just one more adventure.
As a seaport, Lamu is little changed from the days of ancient mariners. I watched the busy harbor bustling with wooden sailing boats. Fishermen left early and arrived late. Narrow paths wound between ancient houses built of white coral. Donkeys loitered and rested between burdens. It was a magical place for me, leaving me with the sense I had traveled far, far, back in time.
Wil Smith
Boulder, Colorado
USA