Tanzania and Zanzibar

Not only did I manage to send some pretty cool postcards from Zanzibar, I also got an overdue lesson in geography.

Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous region and politically a part of Tanzania. It's not a city or even an island, but an archipelago comprising two main islands, Pemba and Unguja. The nominal capital, Stone Town, is located  on Unguja and UNESCO World Heritage-listed thanks to its historic centre.

As is often the case in these unusual places, stamps and postcards can be a challenge, but thanks to my guides and some patient folks in the post office, the mission was accomplished. 

If you'd like to read my story about visiting Zanzibar, it's here