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What I saw in Lamu; Kenya’s paradise lost

This week, I visited Lamu Island for the first time and what I saw was breathtaking natural beauty. The deep blue Indian Ocean and old Arabian and Portuguese architecture blends with the easygoing, laid-back nature of its people.

It is an experience to behold. The speed boats taking visitors from Manda Airport rekindle the memories of how Arab and Portuguese explorers felt five centuries ago when they set foot on the East Coast of Africa.

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