Steppes In Africa; A Disney-inspired Safari-X is for: Xfer to Zanzibar & Y is for: Yes, I Finally Rested on this Trip! (11/9)

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It looks like a really nice hotel, too.

It was by no means a 5-star, but was clean and well kept. Lots to do but mostly just a beautiful spot to relax, even if it was super tough to get to.

The open-air dining was one of our favorite things about Hawaii.

Same with me in Bali. So relaxing!

I've heard that name but knew nothing about it. It sounds like a very versatile fruit.

It really does! I've never tasted it and am not sure why it's not more of a popular offering. Huh!

Why are the cattle on the beach when there is nothing for them to eat or drink there?

This is what I found and honestly had NO idea it's actually a thing to seek out on Zanzibar and thought it was just a weird, one-off lucky things I'd seen.

Cattle are on Zanzibar's beaches because they are local farms animals that graze and cool off on the sand. The practice is common for locals, but a unique and popular sight for tourists. The cows are often seen in the early mornings and late afternoons, when they avoid the midday heat and can be seen peacefully walking or resting along the shorelines of popular beach areas like Paje and Nungwi.

• To cool off: The animals come to the water's edge to cool down from the heat, which is a common practice for local livestock.
• To graze: They can be found grazing along the shoreline as part of their daily routine.
• A common sight: This is a normal and long-standing part of the local landscape, predating many of the tourist activities.
• Popular with tourists: The sight of cows on the beach is a unique and memorable one for visitors, who often take photos of the animals, especially the calves.

The sound of rain can be very relaxing when you are safe and warm.

It sure can! Trust me, it was a wonderful short power nap!