Comments on: Egypt: Meal Time

By: Shelley Munro

Shelley Munro — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:33:09 +0000

Elaine – you sound very organized in your packing. Hubby is organized like you. I tend to wait until the wee dog goes on holiday first then do my packing last minute. My story is that I don’t like to hurt her feelings!

By: Shelley Munro

Shelley Munro — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:31:14 +0000

Lynn – I’ve had some wonderful meals in tiny tin shacks. I’ve had some horrid meals in 5 star hotels too. When we visited India the locals used to love us visiting in the markets etc. Often they’d give up their seats for us and then stand around and watch us. It was like being in the middle of a reality show.

By: Shelley Munro

Shelley Munro — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:28:49 +0000

Peggy – I couldn’t eat half the stuff on those Bizarre food shows. Just thinking about eating it makes my stomach lurch. I might have a cast-iron stomach, but I like to eat things that are recognizable!!

By: Elaine

Elaine — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:39:39 +0000

Wow. I don’t travel far away like you guys do and isn’t happening anytime soon, I’m afraid. When I DO travel, it is within Canada. I have a list printed really small on a recipe card that I keep in my makeup case so I never lose it. It lists everything I’ve ever considered taking on a trip, whether it includes a bathing suit or ice skates or both. I never worry about forgetting something when I have that card (although I would worry if I LOST that card!). When we visit new cities, we try the local cuisine, but it’s nothing like what you guys experience. Way to go for trying “foreign” food!

By: Voronda

Voronda — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:41:47 +0000

i am apicky eater I am very choosey and never try the local food. Love the pics!

By: Patricia Barraclough

Patricia Barraclough — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:40:50 +0000

When we travel, I always try the local foods. I was in the Peace Corps and ate lots of things you wouldn’t consider just to be polite. Part of traveling is experiencing everything the area has to offer. Food is a large part of that. You would be surprised what you might like.

By: Lynn R.

Lynn R. — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:13:53 +0000

Oh, yeah. Whenever I get the chance to travel (mostly to Europe), I ALWAYS eat local! It just makes the travel experience so much more interesting and real. And yes, I do carry my own little pharmacy with me, including immodium (anti-diarrhea pills). I’ll eat almost anything, except for oysters and a couple of other things, and it’s very rare for me to not have a good meal either from the markets or a local cafe.

Later,

Lynn

By: Peggy Gorman

Peggy Gorman — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:46:20 +0000

I too have a cast-iron stomach and enjoy eating food that is from the region,but only if I know what it is!
I think of the show Bizzare Foods and I know I couldn’t eat what that guy does.
The pictures of the trip look so neat and glad you had a fun and safe trip!

By: Beverly G

Beverly G — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:06:12 +0000

i try unfamilar but i prefer food i know cause then no feelings are hurt and yes i carry around all kinds of stuff upset tummy baindaids i have my own personal first aid kit

By: Shelley Munro

Shelley Munro — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:30:44 +0000

Tamsyn – a strong stomach is a very good thing.