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The Ocean and the Dhow Mariner

Narrated by Mzee Athman
There was once a young mariner who learned to respect the tides and winds of the Lamu Archipelago. The ocean is like a close companion; it feeds you and protects you, provided you navigate it with caution and wisdom. When the Kaskazi winds begin to blow, the dhow crew must know how to pull the sails.

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The Ocean and the Dhow Mariner

Mzee Athman

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