We flew into Georgie’s old haunt from 30 years ago primed with the information that it used to be an old mafia money laundering stronghold and a bolt hole for Italians on the run. But since their local bank went under and the mafia were dispersed from Malindi the place had become much less luxurious.
We were just about the only ones staying in a quite nice, but a little bit run down, hotel very close to the seaside. Our strolls along the beach and back streets revealed many once grandiose hotels that were rapidly becoming crumbling ruins.
Georgie’s old favourite beach side bar, The Driftwood, was still functioning so we found ourselves having a few drinks and meals there over the following three days.
Riding around in tuk tuks (like a motorised rickshaw) and meeting up with Georgie’s old cronies from way back was a lot of fun. And watching the look on Georgie’s face as she relived the decadent lifestyle of her youth was a real treat.
What a treat Georgie. To go back in time at such a beautiful place. The beach is stunning
Wow! You folks must be just about overdosed on gorgeous scenery.
Can you buy a cheap hotel and fix up to live in? ?
Yes you can! The locals say that you can get anything for a quarter of the listed price. But getting work permits can be tricky…