Here's a brief video showing a coconut tree climber in Zanzibar, Tanzania. First he climbs the tree and uses a machete to fall the coconut; he then takes the fallen fruit, hacks the top and offers the coconut milk inside as a drink. It's a fun video to watch!

We experienced this first-hand last year as part of our Spice Tour and even Elizabeth (who hates coconut) enjoyed the fresh, clear, sweet liquid inside. Here's a photo of Elizabeth taking that drink while our guide Ali laughs in the background:

03/18/08 by visitEarth
Tags: Zanzibar, Tanzania, Africa, coconut, tree, climbing, spice tour