Aloha from Paradise (with lots of annoying people around)

So our hotel (more like a mini resort) in Paje is "stunning" (Alicia's word). We are so happy to be here. The property is set about 50 meters back from the beach amongst a number of other hotels. The place is run by a few wonderful expatriate Italians and we were welcomed with big smiles and fresh mystery fruit juice (in a champange flute and straws - two of Alicia's favorites). All the buildings are either traditional brick or wood, straw, and rope constructions which adds a magical feel to everything.

The beach itself is amazing. The sand is from bleached white coral, and is really the softest sand we've ever encountered. As an added bonus, everywhere we go outside of the hotel we are followed by super annoying boys who want to sell us everything from boat rides to harass dolphins to a "snorkeling trip, tomorrow. Tomorrow? Tomorrow?" Actually, no thanks, not tomorrow or any day. I just want to sit on the beach! These micro-touts are more relaxed than in Stone Town or Arusha, but they are such a contrast to our peaceful time in the Carribean. We are hoping that they will eventually leave us alone.

All in all, I'm not sure we could have picked a better spot to spend 10 days. I'm very excited to go explore, run into the water, and then promptly find a hammock to nap.

-Jonathan