Paje, Zanzibar Archipelago, Tanzania
Monday, January 25, 2010
Our 6-year old William paused on the beach today and proudly announced: "Guess what Daddy? Today I didn't wear shoes at all. And yesterday I didn't wear shoes at all! And the day before yesterday, I didn't wear shoes at all!!" With that simple observation (which accurately bespoke the shoeless status of the whole family), Will confirmed that we were on our way to achieving one of the goals of this trip: getting out of the normal rush and routine -- be it work, school, driving, homemaking, putting on shoes, etc. -- and just relaxing. Yes, with a little more effort we could really start getting used to this lifestyle and pace! Although, as reality always pokes its head into paradise, we are running low on our stocks of sunscreen and mosquito repellent, and already the burns and bites cropping up on any areas of skin overlooked by our spraying and rubbing are a warning that this is not meant to last forever. But for the time being, may naked toes proudly wave!
