Friday, 27 July 2012

On my Holiday in Mombasa I Slept on a Huge Bed

By Penny Bennett


Mombasa is amongst the major towns that happen to be found at the Kenyan coastline. Compared with other areas with the nation, this city is predominantly inhabited with the Swahili race hence, when on holiday here you most likely will witness a lot of the Swahili culture this is seen on the streets and in the shops and the long dresses the women wear. The people of Mombasa are certainly loud and pleasant, as they look after both of the domestic and global tourists that come all year long. This town is the home to several vital attractions, to not mention the special weather conditions that is certainly a contributing issue,to help keep the number of customers coming.

Every year, I make a point to go on holiday in one of the many tourist towns of Kenya. Therefore, this year I set out to experience the Kenyan Coast. I first booked my accommodation at the White Sands Hotel, that is also five star rated. Although I initially wanted to fly to Mombasa, I opted to travel by road overnight, just to get an idea of what this experience feels like. So, I booked a ticket with one of the luxury coaches that uses the route on a daily basis. The hostesses at the office were very polite, and helped me get my ticket in less than five minutes. It took us about eight hours to get to Mombasa from Nairobi and unlike my expectation of discomfort; I enjoyed every bit of the journey. In fact at some point I dozed off.

On arrival, I selected a taxi that took me on the Big Safari lodge, that may be just about half an hour from the city centre, overlooking the blue from the ocean. The lodge staff at the reception served me with tea in the lounge . When I entered my space, I was surprised at the dimension of the bed. Actually, the hotel used the largest pine bed I have ever experienced. I could not wait to appreciate its size and considerable comfort.

The resort room I stayed at also had a unique bespoke wardrobe, that had a mirror on the doors , a slim bedside cabinet, a bedside radio, a substantial mirror, lighting hidden in the corners of the room and a few wall drapes that were unique and completed the room. There was also a drying area outside the bathroom where I could dry my hair. Given that Mombasa is actually an incredibly hot place, there was also some chairs on the balcony that looked inviting, in which you can take pleasure in the bright orange sun setting.

I was given a tour around what will be my home, for the next few days, I proceeded to enjoy a shower so as to unwind my entire body. I expended the subsequent hour in the jacuzzi soon after which I proceeded towards the restaurant to get breakfast. Considering the things I wanted to do on my itinerary which I would start later on in the day, I went back again to my own room, I could not resist it I spread myself on the massive bed as I read through a little about Mombasa and it individuals. I dozed off for a short time as I had not really slept enough and I woke up later for lunch, that was followed by an afternoon wander. My holiday here was wonderful and by the time I had to return home, I wished I might have stayed for another week.




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