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Saturday

Oysters for all in Whitstable...shucks!



The amazingly diverse county that is Kent! Castles, cliffs, Canterbury...and Whitstable. A charming seaside community of some beauty.  Quaint...yes...boring never. One only needs to wander down the shingles and over the groynes  to the Old Neptune or "Old Neppy" to those in the know, to partake in a pint or four and a rousing knees-up to one of the many bands that get the place jumping.  A fabulously mad construction, it stands out on the shore, weathering all attempts of storms to blow it down, a beacon to the libation of Neptune himself.  Its proximity to the village centre makes it a great place to whet the whistle before a short stroll to the many renowned seafood restaurants along the harbour.  You simply can't beat the voluptuous and milky oysters that Whitstable is so well known for.  Many partake of these pearly wonders with a sparkling, fruity Champagne but, I prefer an ice cold shot of Vodka for this pleasure... the exciting Jewel of Russia Classic turned out to be the perfect choice; clean, smooth and delicious...and so versatile. One can also enjoy it with caviar!


Here we are then....Morocco!


Marrakesh.  Palm trees, dates and desert...but there is much more.  Sitting on a balcony overlooking the medina at dusk and it positively heaves and I plan to heave along with it.  Snail soup in the souqs, keftas and meguez smoking on the grills and it smells fantastic.  The view is enjoyed with a Charbay Pomegranate Vodka infused with mint syrup.