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Lamu is a place of fantasy and other worldliness wrapped
in a cloak of medieval romance.With an almost exclusively
Muslim population, Kenya's oldest living town has changed
little in appearance or character over the centuries. Remote
and self contained,this once thriving port town is now a
gloriously relaxed and relaxing destination. No other Swahili
town, other than Zanzibar,can offer you such a cultural
feast and uncorrupted traditional style of architecture.
A couple of hours spent in the waterfront Lamu Museum is
an excellent introduction to the town's culture and history.
And if the museum stokes your interest in Swahili culture
then you should also check out the beautifully restored
building nearby housing the Swahili House Museum. One of
Lamu's quirkier attractions is the Donkey Sanctuary.
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