About Me (Barbara Weibel)

Barbara Weibel After years of working 70 hours a week at jobs I detested, I felt like the proverbial "hole in the donut" - solid on the outside, but empty on the inside. Searching for meaning in my life, I abandoned my successful but unsatisfying career and set out on a six-month solo backpacking trip around the world to pursue my true passions of travel, writing, and photography. My blog features stories about the destinations I visit, people I meet, the crazy things...Read more here....


Although technically a part of Tanzania, Zanzibar has a much different feel than the mainland. Here the pace is slower and the smiles come easy – just take a look at a few of the happy people I met on my strolls around town:

Adorable young girl smiles shyly

Happy Muslim school girls

What joy!

Everyone in Zanziibar seems happy

Happy kids salute me

Lovin' life (what's not to love, it's Zanzibar)

Adolescents happily heading home from school

These grinning boys followed me all over town and posed for me repeatedly

Sweet smile

Kids were all so cute!

Destined to be a model?

Happy, happy, happy

Kids at the waterfront, diving off the wharf and playing tag

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  • http://www.villagerealtyobx.com chris

    Have not said hello in a while..your trip looks terrific. I have been following on and off, and keeping well wishes in my mind for your safe passage.

    YOU ARE AN INCREDIBLE PHOTOGRAPHER.

    It is obvious by your age that retirement is premature…have you contacted National Geographic? I think you should get back to this vocation…I have thoroughly enjoyed each and every one of your photos…and ofter remind myself while looking…I know the person who took that picture! Hope the journey is everything.

    Best Regards,

    Chris.

  • http://www.villagerealtyobx.com chris

    Have not said hello in a while..your trip looks terrific. I have been following on and off, and keeping well wishes in my mind for your safe passage.

    YOU ARE AN INCREDIBLE PHOTOGRAPHER.

    It is obvious by your age that retirement is premature…have you contacted National Geographic? I think you should get back to this vocation…I have thoroughly enjoyed each and every one of your photos…and ofter remind myself while looking…I know the person who took that picture! Hope the journey is everything.

    Best Regards,

    Chris.

  • carol

    barbara,

    I totally agree with Chris, these shots are amazing! You have done a wonderful job and had the most amazing vacation. I too forget that we are friends when looking through these postings.

    Have a safe trip home.

    love,

    carol

  • carol

    barbara,

    I totally agree with Chris, these shots are amazing! You have done a wonderful job and had the most amazing vacation. I too forget that we are friends when looking through these postings.

    Have a safe trip home.

    love,

    carol

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