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Djibouti is represented by Djibouti Banana Fritters. Four ingredients. So simple. Very tasty! There have been a few variations on banana pancakes over the course of this journey and I’ve yet to find one I didn’t like!

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Djibouti is represented by the National Dish of Djibouti – Skoudehkaris (lamb and rice stew). This was very tasty. Admittedly, lamb is not my favourite, and I don’t enjoy the smell of it cooking. But this was so good. The spice mix was transformative.

Dominica is up next!

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Denmark is represented by Aeblekage (Danish apple cake). This was delicious and so easy. Making the macarons was the most complicated part. Lovely dessert!

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Denmark is represented by Flæskesteg (Roast Pork), Brunede Kartofler (Caramelised Potatoes), Rødkål (Red Cabbage), and Brun sovs (Danish brown gravy). This was delicious. A little running around for ingredients and some substitutions. I substituted green cabbage for red and had to make currant juice (blending currant jam with water and then straining). Worth the effort. Wonderful leftovers!

Up next, Djibouti!

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A tree with a sunset view to the sea

There are days when settling down and starting a travel business on a Pacific Island feels slightly tempting as an alternative career.

Like this day, years and years ago.

Not the most challenging hike along the ridge to the top of this tropical island, but the stunning view was worth far more than the afternoon light effort.
Backpacking along a Pacific island like Tavewa, hopping along the Yasawa islands chain in Fiji near Equator got its challenges.

Not big ones. But still.

Then, enjoying part of the vast body of water that is the South Pacific, the different size and types of islands, the colours and the outlook into the far horizon, and the different types of vessels people use to get around.

It makes your mind fly and the inspiration flow.
Still does.

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Sunset in Yasawa archipelago. Bula!

Here are two words to learn before visiting Fiji.
The most important word in Fiji is “Bula” – a universal greeting that can mean anything from “hello” to “good morning” to “nice to see you” or “hooray”, and further on to “cheers”, “okay”, and “Hear! Hear!”.
Bula means “Life”, and the most direct translation would be “How’s life?”.

Universal importance
During the first few days in Fiji, one might feel overwhelmed or intimidated as a “Bula” is shouted from strangers in a shop, yelled from someone at a bench by the bus stop, or you are greeted with it from a taxi driver. But one soon learns to return the greeting with a smile, a nod, a thank you or yes. Or sometimes Bula in return, when your jetlagged brain starts remembering that is OK, too.

Bula is used constantly. Even in situations where you may expect less informalities. Like when you are attending a kava-ceremony, and a couple of “Bula” is uttered.

A word of thanks
The second most important Fijian word is “Vinaka” – thank you. Less common use than Bula, but still a good second.

Fijian English is a variant of English and not one of the worst variants. You get by with standard English in Fiji, spoken slowly.
However, not all expressions from classical or modern English are well known among the adults and elders. Most young people on the other hand were well-versed in US American pop culture and internet slang. So, it is rarely a challenge to make oneself understood.

https://drzinasia.wordpress.com/2016/11/03/bula-fiji-vinaka/

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Czech Republic represented by Czech Kolache. Two yeasted doughs in one day was a bit ambitious. This dough was beautiful though! Admittedly, the last few recipes I have made that called for the stand mixer, I have kneaded by hand instead (easier to wash my hands than the mixer!). There is something therapeutic about working with good dough. These were very tasty. Delicious both warm and cold!

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Czech Republic represented by Czech Beef Goulash (Hovězí guláš) with Bread Dumplings (Czech Houskové knedlíky). This was delicious! I steamed the dumplings, and they turned out so beautifully. Lovely dough to work with. The goulash has a nice kick.

Up next, Denmark!

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