Chapter 6. School Balls

Stone Town Academy, Entrance 1980 - Same Day

The school’s iconic gate seemed to be protected by greek temple-like columns, on top of which unmistakable blue paint announced: “STONE TOWN ACADEMY P.O. BOX 152 LAMU”.

Above the big blue letters, was an arabesque balcony where a few girls in their colorful scarves (hijab) were standing outside the single classroom that was dedicated to girls. The gate o…