After a day spent meandering through the sweaty streets of Stone Town, we stopped at a beach-side restaurant called Mercury's -- named after the Queen lead vocalist who I found out today was born in Zanzibar. After a meal of fish in coconut sauce and roast chicken with chapatis, we had a beer and enjoyed sunset over the Indian Ocean.
That's when the local boys came out to play. Perhaps inspired by the World Cup starting in a few days in South Africa, Zanzibar's youth hit the beach in droves to play footie -- from practice drills among small groups of friends, to a full-fledged 11-a-side match, complete with small goal posts at each end. 
Everyone was bare foot and seemed to be having a good time, though taking their drills pretty seriously -- perhaps hoping a soccer tout would scoop him up for the Premier League?It's not a bad way to spend a Wednesday evening.
Here's the video clip (I found a broadband connection at last)
Here's the video clip (I found a broadband connection at last)
Hey Tiffany,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Stephanie and I am the manager at Mercury's Restaurant in Zanzibar.
While searching for photography of Mercury's Restaurant I came across your video - showing a beautiful view from the Dinner deck at Mercury's. Would I be able to post this to our Facebook page (i'll put a link to your blog. Thanks :)