Maulid celebration at Maisara, Zanzibar

Coffee pot at Stone Town Cafe, Zanzibar

Close-up and close to home. A Saturday morning ritual that is hard to resist.

Waves breaking onto Forodhani waterfront, Zanzibar

It is now Kaskazi season - and the [trade] winds are coming from the north

Old dhow sailing off the coast of Zanzibar

Young man scowling; on traditional time-honoured dhow

Essque Zalu (Nungwi) views, Zanzibar

watching the tide turn and the fishing boats setting off in unison

Inside the hotel is an exhibition space of artwork and craftsmanship – this table caught my eye

Maulidi group in Shangani, practicing in preparation for Maulid Celebrations (The Prophet’s birthday), Zanzibar

New Year's Day Bike Race, Jambiani, Zanzibar