Smart is not always alive. I found Mombasa a very exciting place to visit. The Likoni ferry is an experience not to miss. The ambience in the main shopping area is very mixed. I wonder how they photograph the famous tusks?
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Having been there many years ago, when I came back in 2004, it had evolved into a very busy, bustling, dusty city. The most surprising aspect apart from the pot-holes, were the hundreds of satellite dishes! The potholes are now used as a measure against which I measure all others! Clean and ordered it is not, but happening and very active, it most certainly is. Well worth a visit.
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Fort Jesus in the early morning is inspiring, and the carved doors in the old city are what I went around spotting - love old doors and gates. Regret not taking a dhou ride round the harbour - might have added to the maritime aspect of the city.
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Ice-cold beers in the heat of the day - ever one for contrasts. Accessibility to excellent beaches north and south of the city.
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I found the New Palm Tree Hotel on Nkrumah Road most agreeable. The staff were friendly and helpful.
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I enjoyed eating at the Geetanjali restaurant, always did like Indian food! The coffee at the Mombasa coffee house was surprisingly good too.
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Published on Saturday January 15th, 2005
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Sat, May 27 2006 - 07:59 PM
 by panther0032
hi carol!!How are you?I'm Doug from Toronto, Canada, and am planning a trip to Mombasa this year(2006) for about 2 months -oct-dec.
Read your notes and liked them, maybe we can be friends, would like to get some more info about your trip to mombasa,
email me at
doug_lucas766@hotmail.com
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Sat, Jan 15 2005 - 11:54 AM
 by davidx
| I found this interesting about a place I don't know but even a couple of photos would make such a difference.. |
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