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| Page Views: 2,148 Last Visit to Madagascar: 2001 | Cuisine by ATLC - last update: Sep 5, 2002 |
Punch coco Rhum with fruit or coconut milk |
Like a movie. Dinner at the home of president's daughter. The cook had run away just before cooking started so a friend (who called himself Napoleon) took about twice as long to prepare it. It was like being in a strange movie. The long wait (for foie gras, zebu, salad, rice, duck), the mobile phones constantly ringing and extra places set for unexpected friends arriving during dinner. All these friends top government officials, nightclub owners, business people...young and succesful but at a loss when the cook runs away. A really strange experience! |
Visit to the president's palace To continue this strange experience, we were invited to the palace of the president of Madagascar, Didier Ratsiraka. Who, by the way, is in the midst of elections and has 40% of the votes againast 46% of his opponent. Further elections will be held in February 2002. Read all about this visit in the following <a href="http://www.virtualtourist.com/m/.179980/article/38/20/?s=M">travelogue</a> |
Grilled langouste At Cocoteraie, Sainte Marie. Very good! |
Malgache hospitality The cuisine is rice, rice and rice. As well as a mixture of Indonesian, Indian, African, Western influences. Most often you will find yourself eating zebu (a kind of beef), canard (duck), chicken and (shell)fish. And butternut soup. But when there is something to celebrate there will be a big spread! |
Bottled water Play safe, bottled water only! |
Dessert You'll find this kind of food in upmarket hotels like Hotel Colbert. |
Palm hearts salad Refreshing and crunchy. |
Fish This is the fish we ate several times. I didn't think it as tasty as I am used to. Note its little teeth! |
Whisky Some things are the same everywhere! |
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pedis Mon Apr 20, 2009 22:00 UTC Amazing destination | Helga67 Tue Jan 20, 2009 21:05 UTC What an experience, being invited in the presedential palace. | volopolo Mon Nov 10, 2008 16:13 UTC One of My love islands in Africa! Must be a beautiful place! | DennyP Tue Aug 19, 2008 14:48 UTC Hi.ATLC.great page on Madagascar...lots of great info tips..a place I've always wanted to visit..thanks and take care Denny... |
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