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The idilic island of Lamu

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Lamu is a place like no other, a peaceful tropical island where life is lived at it’s own relaxed rhythm. The island itself is a beautiful place of rolling dunes and endless beaches, where tiny villages nestle among coconut and mango plantations and lateen sailed dhows ply the waters.

But Lamu’s real attraction is its Old town and Shela with Swahili settlement, but the island has seen many visitors and influences, including Portuguese explorers, Turkish traders and the Omani Arabs. All left their mark, but Lamu developed its own particular culture, which has ultimately endured. Lamu’s narrow streets remain unchanged, and in the markets and squares around the fort life moves at the same pace as it always has. The people of Lamu are great believers in tradition and custom, and this is a strong society built on a respect for the past.
 

For the traveller, Lamu is a hypnotically exotic experience, made even more enjoyable by the relaxed and welcoming attitudes of the locals. To visit Lamu is to enter another world, and the visitor finds themselves becoming a part of this world. Life slows down, and long days are spent strolling along the waterfront, exploring the town or relaxing on the beaches. Dhow safaris can take you beyond Lamu into the surrounding archipelago, where isolated villages, ancient ruins and a few luxurious and exclusive resorts lie hidden among the islands of Manda, Siyu, Pate and Kiwayu.
 

This idyllic island speaks to the heart and soul, and a trip to Lamu is a romantic experience that can become a life long affair. Most visitors to Lamu come to experience the unique culture and history of the island.

Photo published at Harper's Bazaar from my book: THE IDYLLIC ISLAND OF LAMU

See to BLURB-site: https://www.blurb.fr/b/5293267-the-idylic-island-of-lamu

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