McLobster at McDonald's, have you heard of it? We are in Halifax on the east coast of Canada right now, and there seems to be an abundance of lobster. Lobster is served just about everywhere, and McDonald's is no exception. Yesterday we had a McLobster menu for lunch.
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Today we took a "Harbour Hopper tour" here in Halifax, Canada, which is a tour with an amphibious boat. This green-blue intermediate between a car and a boat starts on land, and after some time on the city streets, you simply drive into the water.
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The reason we are here in Halifax: IASSID World Congress 2012 (IASSID = International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disabilities). I spend the days in an air-conditioned congress hall, while Peter enjoys the sun... In the evenings, we can enjoy seafood together at a harbourside restaurant in the evening sun.
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Today was a wonderfully refreshing boat ride in Halifax. Yesterday we tested the nightlife here in the city, and today we have woken up to a new day with bright sunshine. Down in the harbour there are several boats that take tourists on tours, and we chose a sailboat for a boat trip in Halifax.
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According to a new survey, 55% of Swedes would consider going on a camping holiday. In the 18-34 age group, as many as 77 per cent want to go camping. The advantage of a camping holiday is that you get close to nature, that it is cheap and that you can be spontaneous. But it has to be comfortable!
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Vagabond's Travel Barometer 2012 shows that Swedes are travelling more, despite the economic crisis. In 2011, 8.5 million holiday trips were made worldwide, excluding the Nordic and Baltic countries. Travelling to the crisis countries Spain, Greece, Portugal and Italy is increasing sharply, while Egypt and Thailand are declining.
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The cosy port city of Halifax in Canada has a lot to offer. A delightful 72-hour weekend getaway could be the solution for those who want to get away from the stress of everyday life and instead enjoy good food and drink, cosy sights and a city far enough away from home.
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We will try to tell you a bit about the food in Kenya. We have eaten at the homes of friends of friends in Nairobi, in a home in the countryside and a few times in eating places outside. Everyone has been generous and hospitable, and we are very grateful for all the meals we have shared. Culturally, it's been interesting, and here's the our experiences:
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There are 42 tribes in Kenya, or even more if you count different subgroups. Each tribe speaks its own language, lives in its own region and, to some extent, has its own customs.
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Our Kenyan friend Rose's mum lives in a village 20 miles outside Kisumu. It's not incredibly far, but because of the quality of the road it took a full day to drive there from Nairobi (about 12 hours) and a full day back. In many places new roads are being built, but in the meantime you have to drive in addition to the road ...
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