A visitor's note

It is always better to experience the things than just imagine them in the fantasies. On my visit to Kenya, the place I was eagerly wanting to visit was Lamu, the archipelago. Amidst the natural ambiance, the soul of archaic tales were so fascinating to be experienced.
Lamu has given me picturesque memories. I would love to rewind the time again and again.

A word about Lamu, Kenya

Tranquility all around, charm to allure the tourist and the vulnerability in the aura, giving an opportunity to the traveler to delve culture, there couldn't be a better holiday spot than Lamu for my holidays. I wanted to introspect myself in the atolls and build an adherence to the culture of this place.

Places of interest in Lamu, Kenya

Lamu Museum

As I started rambling in Lamu on the Kenyatta road, I stopped by Lamu museum on the waterfront. Though, I am not much of a museum freak, but the museums in Kenya enthralled me to an extent that i forgot how much I despised history books in school. I had already been mesmerized by the location of the museum, as I started snooping it, I noticed the ceremonial horns.

I could become a part of the nautical history of Lamu and could feel the excited sailor inside me. I could also feel the childish innocence of mine after such a long time when i saw the display of weapons and costumes as they seemed like toys to me.

Swahili House Museum

And thus, ignited the curiosity inside me to excavate the atoll-Lamu. I took a cab because I did not want to waste even a single moment. He was friendly driver and was keen to become my guide so as to show me all the important places. He first of all took me to Swahili museum, where I could comprehend the Swahili culture according to him. Divided into different sections like Sabula, Ndani all serving different purposes, I never knew that dwelling in your own abode could be so much fun.

Lamu Fort

Its always a delight to see the people busy and engrossed when you are the most idle to watch them. As I was passing through the Lamu streets a must stop-spot was the much heard Lamu Fort. The scent of heroism could be breathed all over. As was stated by the facts, this fort was initially built for the protection of soldiers but later on it turned into a community center.

The fort has been a place of attraction for the tourists because of the exhibition space

Donkey Sanctuary

What was the most peculiar part of my travel was finding a Donkey Sanctuary in Lamu. Nowhere else would you find such a sanctuary for on of the least cared animals. But as told by my cab- driver, the people here respected the utility of this animal and the heartless treatment done to it. Thus was made this Donkey Sanctuary which provided free treatment and a natural habitat for the donkeys.