LUMA

Almost as far north to Somalia and very beautiful, Lamu sits on Kenya's Indian Ocean safe so far from development! Days can be spent sailing on the traditional dhow, fishing, snorkeling or diving magnificent coral reefs. The houses and dukas in the seawall town and at nearby Shela Beach preserve the charm of Swahili style architecture. The town and local people on the Indian Ocean can be viewed from my room surrounded by a sea of tranquility, dotted with dhows, carrying passengers and goods to nearby islands in the chain. Bikes are the only other mode of transport along with walking ! At night the sea is wrapped in silence and covered by a million stars! A lucky break from the busy Mombasa port! A respite at Luma House Ancient alley streets Arab dukas Arriving by royal launch Captain, Dutch, Aussie Mark Captain's Motto Chinese Pottery chips laden Arab doorway Dhow Sail Dhow with famous lateen sail Donkeys Rule! Famous Giant Prawns Fellow PCVs sail to Manda Island Indian arch windows differ frm the straight across Arab door and archways Inside Lamu House Lamu Fort, built 1100 Local Arab school girls wearing ninga Local Fishmonger Looking for the pot o'gold! Not a line tie or winch aboard! This vessel converts to day sail Photos of Arab children not permitted with their knowledge South Korean Second hand clothes market hurts local Kenya cotton trading Stonetown from the harbor Underway after fresh picnic catch! View from terrace