I ate at several excellent restaurants for both lunch and dinner. One of our favorite meals in Lamu was the curry. Breakfast can be an enjoyable meal in Lamu - especially when one is no hurry - taking time to enjoy the start of the day and not worrying about what the rest of the day may bring. One such cafe, called Whispers (where I had excellent breakfasts each morning) has a stone patio in the back of the restaurant surrounded by … [Read more...]
Lamu, Kenya – Conclusion
The last visual scene I have of Lamu is on a dhow heading for Manda Island. I glanced back over the choppy waters at the small town concentrated along the waterfront. The coral white-washed buildings with their distinctive pillared round arches were a stark contrast to the dark water and clouds overhead. Leaving by boat leaves one with a sense of longing - a lingering sadness at leaving and not having spent enough time here. Small wooden dhows … [Read more...]
Lamu, Kenya – More Info
Lonely Planet published a book called, East Africa which provides a comprehensive and detailed section about attractions, lodging and restaurants in Lamu. Also visit our selection of related Lamu links below. General www.jambohouse.com/en/info.htm local information from "Jambo House" www.lamuholiday.com local information from "Lamu Holiday House" www.spiritedpursuit.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-lamu-kenya - … [Read more...]
Key West, FL – Restaurants
To begin this section I would like to offer one of the more popular recipes for Key Lime Pie. This well-known pie is a specialty dessert of the Florida Keys. This particular recipe was taken from Key Kookin by the late great Glad Whitley. Ingredients: 4 eggs (separated) 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon gelatin (in 1/2 cup ice water) 1 half cup Key lime juice 1 half teaspoon salt Beat egg yolks until thick, add 1/2 cup … [Read more...]