I want to document more than just my clinical
impressions during my month here, as that is only one part of my overall
experience. Today we'll talk about food.
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| Fresh fruit, daily and cheap. |
Nutrition is easy here, fortunately. As is the
case with most countries outside of America, fruits and vegetables are
affordable and fresh. I go to the supermarket twice a week and
pick up fresh produce.
As with home, I usually prefer to cook rather than takeout since I know
exactly what I am putting into my body.
After a long night, my favorite comfort
food is a giant omelette – followed by a three hour nap :)
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| Braii (bbq) with fellow med students on a relaxing afternoon. |
Eating out has likewise been delightful. Braii
– barbecue – is a South African favorite, and now a favorite of mine as well.
We have now been to Chaf Posi twice already, enjoying delicious (and cheap!) barbecue among great company. Other restaurants – Moyo, The Foundry – have been up to
par with any restaurant back home. My notion that I might lose weight in Africa
has been clearly dispelled.
