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Welcome to Africa

December 22, 2009 By Jillian

Herds of animals flocked below us as we flew over Africa from Senegal to South Africa.  Actually, not really.  In fact we saw very little from 30,000 feet.  I know, I know.  Everyone thinks that Africa is just roaming with wild animals, but to be truthful we haven’t seen a single lion yet and we’ve been here almost a week.  (We have seen an ostrich and baboons though!)

So what have we done?  Well there’s actually more to do in Johannesburg than you think.  Our plan was to skip right off to Mozambique but we ended up keeping ourselves busy for a few extra days.  First up was the Apartheid museum.   Full of details, photos and fascinating stories, the Apartheid museum was a must on our list of things to do in Johannesburg.  We felt exhausted after going through the museum, but also very moved and interesting in learning more about the post-apartheid South Africa.  Fortunately our couch surfing hosts were more than patient with us asking question after question, so expect a more in-depth post on the subject soon.

Then it was off to the World of Beer, which according to the South African Tourism Board is their number 1 attraction.  The museum was great, almost like being at Disney.  Besides a history of beer around the world and an introduction to the beer making process, we also sampled some traditional African beer, the name of which I have no idea how to spell, and a traditional lager from a typical “bush” bar.  The attraction itself was great, but perhaps it was ranked South Africa’s #1 attraction by the tipsy tour goers- at the end of the tour we were each given two free pint vouchers! Hurray!

Africa so far has been wonderful.  We’re heading to Mozambique for a little while to get in some beach time  and avoid the crowds.  Might be a while between posts from now on, Internet isn’t as easy to come by here as it was in South America.  Have no fear, foodie friday will continue as best we can!

Filed Under: Africa, Beer & Wine, Headline, South Africa Tagged With: arrival, beer, drinks

Foodie Friday – The Other Meats

December 18, 2009 By Danny

As we travel we obviously like to try the different foods an area offers.  Often this goes beyond just the cooking style or cuisine of an area.  In the Andes we were able to try Llama and Alpaca (even on a pizza in Bolivia) and weren’t permitted to leave Peru without trying Cuy (guinea pig).  In Brazil we enjoyed Piranha soup, we went to Oaxaca with the sole purpose of eating a grasshopper, and when we came home the only thing I wanted to eat was buffalo (bison).

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Llama Steak!

The nice thing about all these foods is that they are truly local, providing us with a rich cultural experience while allowing us to directly support the local economy as well.  Many though have an additional benefit, they are better for our bodies than traditional red meat.  By the time we left the states we rarely ever had beef on our freezer, preferring bison meat instead because it was better for us, the economy, and the environment, if maybe not quite as perfect for our pocket book.

But now we are in Africa (yes, we arrived a couple of days ago now) and the idea of eating those “indigenous” meats here has a very different connotation.  Sure, we’re about to head into Mozambique where supposedly the fish just comes right out of the sea, through the grill, and onto your plate in a matter of seconds, but what about the rest of those animals that Africa is famous for?  Is it ethical to have a zebra kabob or an elephant stew?  We do expect to eat Ostrich (heck, you can even get that as fast food in the USA) but what else should we look for and try?

Filed Under: Africa, Food, Headline, South Africa, USA Tagged With: foodiefriday, meat

Happy New Year!

January 1, 2009 By Jillian

Happy New Year!!!

Wherever you are we hope you have a great 2010.  May the new year bring you to places you’ve never been, never dreamed and will never forget.

Filed Under: Africa, South Africa

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