Last night's sleep was actually really good - better mattress and we moved the bed underneath the fan. It was such a good sleep that Calvin woke up early and did a workout on the rooftop for the first time in forever. Our last proper day in Lamu - a nice, peaceful, unique and wonderful place to visit and spend a while wandering the narrow lanes. Activities for the day included:  - having more fresh mango juices and mango and coconut shakes,  - ...

We had to move rooms today. Down into the dungeons of JamboHouse. Apparently we had booked the type of room (which was standard double with private detached bathroom) on Hostelworld.com, rather than a specific room which you can choose on some other websites. So we basically moved into the same room but on the ground floor to vacate our room for someone else. I guess more exercise for us which is good although when it's hot, it could really do with a lift! We're ...

This morning we went to Whispers Café, a more Western café, for morning tea / lunch – another smoothie each. A bit more expensive but very delicious. The owner said he is really struggling given the demise of tourism. We were the only customers there. Then we caught the 'ferry' to Shella (too hot to walk especially as the ferry only costs $1 each). We had a lovely relaxing time at the beach in the warm water with no waves! Some donkeys came across...

We got a little lost today in the maze of Lamu while trying to find the marketplace. Streets, lanes and alleys are nameless and look the same. It'd be the perfect place for hide and seek or capture the flag, even perhaps a game of paintball. The day started with a lazy morning routine. Lamu lifestyle seems to be hazardous to our fitness. Days usually consist of waking up, lying in, having a cooked breakfast on the balcony, getting ready to brace the heat with a c...

This morning we walked to Shela beach – the more upmarket part of Lamu where apparently lots of expats live. It took us about 45 mins to walk there but it felt like longer as it was so hot and humid with limited shade. A swim in the beautiful ocean was a perfect reward for our walk! The water wasn't cold at all but very salty! It was our first swim in the ocean since Cape Town – the difference in water temperature was huge! While we were sitting enjoy...