I think I have finally found a place that is free of Coke/ Pepsi or McDonalds. It's taken years of searching but it appears these brands haven't got their hooded claws into SW province. The alternative to McDonalds is a thing called Soya. Ironically, it's made from barbecued meat, which is skewered. Vegetarians beware! It's a roadside delicacy cooked over an oil drum with lots of spices. The type of meat very much depends on the location and reputation of the seller. Snail seems to be very much in- this is a predominantly french country after all. So, if you think you've got yourself a bargain..... Soya is pretty generic all over Africa, often going by different names. Some place simply call it "meat on a stick". Fair enough really.
A popular energy drink around here is a little number called "Malta Guinness". This is a non alcoholic, dark, very rich and yeasty drink, which by all accounts, will give you the strength of a lion. Like it's alcoholic cousin, you will find it all over the continent. I have rather grown to like it as an afternoon pick me up but have yet to feel any more liony. Note to Guinness connoisseurs, who incessantly complain about alcoholic Guinness not travelling well: Don't drink it here. You will explode. Here's to Martha!
I hear unfortunate news about the local soccer tournament. Both semi finals were played recently. In one, the score was at 2-0 when the losing set of supporters decided to invade the pitch, and break the goals (think Wembley in the 70s). The hooligans were duly chased down the street by the other set, who threw rocks at them, as they went, for good measure. This left officials and volunteers cutting a rather sparse looking crowd.
Meanwhile in the other semi-final, the game ended 0-0 after both legs. So to penalties, or so you might have thought. Both teams refused to take their kicks, packed up their boots, and duly went home for their tea. Therefore, the final is very soon and there are no finalists. Hopefully some compromise will be reached and the competition will end successfully.
Try to get the household Virgin Mary wall clock going this evening. I put some new batteries in it and the things go berserk, playing a medley of Beethoven, and Yankee Doddle Dandy. We continue to listen to a whole host of tunes from around the world before it fizzles out. I try to explain to C that it must be some sort of "sign", but she looks unmoved. In a country this religious, they must expect such things to be a lot more grandiose .
......Sales update from the shop..... A litre of Palm nut Oil, one lollipop and two eggs.......
A popular energy drink around here is a little number called "Malta Guinness". This is a non alcoholic, dark, very rich and yeasty drink, which by all accounts, will give you the strength of a lion. Like it's alcoholic cousin, you will find it all over the continent. I have rather grown to like it as an afternoon pick me up but have yet to feel any more liony. Note to Guinness connoisseurs, who incessantly complain about alcoholic Guinness not travelling well: Don't drink it here. You will explode. Here's to Martha!
I hear unfortunate news about the local soccer tournament. Both semi finals were played recently. In one, the score was at 2-0 when the losing set of supporters decided to invade the pitch, and break the goals (think Wembley in the 70s). The hooligans were duly chased down the street by the other set, who threw rocks at them, as they went, for good measure. This left officials and volunteers cutting a rather sparse looking crowd.
Meanwhile in the other semi-final, the game ended 0-0 after both legs. So to penalties, or so you might have thought. Both teams refused to take their kicks, packed up their boots, and duly went home for their tea. Therefore, the final is very soon and there are no finalists. Hopefully some compromise will be reached and the competition will end successfully.
Try to get the household Virgin Mary wall clock going this evening. I put some new batteries in it and the things go berserk, playing a medley of Beethoven, and Yankee Doddle Dandy. We continue to listen to a whole host of tunes from around the world before it fizzles out. I try to explain to C that it must be some sort of "sign", but she looks unmoved. In a country this religious, they must expect such things to be a lot more grandiose .
......Sales update from the shop..... A litre of Palm nut Oil, one lollipop and two eggs.......
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