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Delicious Food I Ate During My Travels

If you judge food with the quantity put before you
Then my first choice will be the Victoria Hotel*.
On Sunday lunch, food is too plentiful, makes you blue.
There we will eat so much it will make our tummies swell.

In my travels, I had times when food was super great.
Like when in sunny Ireland we drove up a high hill.
Fragrant smell of seafood, an inevitable bait,
And who cared about driving, chilled white wine was a thrill.

Athens and the Acropolis, a sight to explore.
We descended on foot and found a farm that served meals
We poured some white wine I had never tasted before,
Various cuts of lamb tastefully spiced, worth the deals.

One surprise was in Switzerland, on a mountain high.
My wife and I opted for a trout for the first time.
It was deliciously tasteful, we could almost fly.
We shared a second helping, costed many a dime.

I suppose there are other good times when food excelled,
But Urk in Holland was my biggest surprise of all.
A shack near the sea served food but not even a smell
We ate the finest fresh sole, the chef we had to call.

But the worst food I partook in was in old Brazil
Only meat and hormone-fed chicken, cooked with no skill.

NB The Victoria Hotel is situated in Sliema, Malta, not far from where I live.  The food there is always first class, except for the wine :)
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Date: 10/20/2023 1:30:00 PM
A great poem that makes me hungry. Sorry about the bad experience. I only drink red wine with preference for Italian sanguovese or Chilean malbec. I enjoyed the poem. Please keep me updated on travel destinations..
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Date: 10/19/2023 3:59:00 AM
Wow how tempting are all you foods you ate on all your travels. Now I know if I'm ever there which ones to seek out and what to avoid. You are so fortunate to be so close to all these exciting places in Europe. I thoroughly enjoyed your poem Victor. A fave for me .. Hugs
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Date: 10/18/2023 2:20:00 AM
Now you've tempted me, Victor:) tasty poem:)
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Date: 10/17/2023 10:40:00 PM
Wine and food sounds good, but I am so so picky. Wonderful Tale , enjoyed reading. Hugs and love your way
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Date: 10/17/2023 5:24:00 PM
I envy you, dear Victor! Again, another great write! Chicago is magnificently international when I was there.I rarely ate American food. Many outdoor events are the same. All nations represented Dancing in clubs was like being in Europe for this humble, grateful soul… Blessings, Pangie.
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Date: 10/17/2023 12:55:00 PM
This is very tempting Victor. I'll bring my own fine wine and make it an experience! Lol. Lovely dwellings and delicious food is everywhere, Victor, but this is especially an exciting setting. Enjoyed living vicariously through you! xoxoox
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Date: 10/17/2023 8:43:00 AM
I enjoyed this tale of travels and great, appetizing food dishes, Victor. Very pleasant reading. :)
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Date: 10/17/2023 4:55:00 AM
Oh wow, this is such a whimsical write! I love how you've written about your experiences with the food, at the places you visited.. Takes one on a journey and makes me hungry too lol :) I love trying different cuisines and these one sound delicious as you described! Really enjoyed reading this!!
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Date: 10/16/2023 7:48:00 PM
Enjoyed the delicious cuisines of various places you have described. Made my mouth drool. This beautiful rhyming poem is as delectable as the dishes you have described. Beautifully written dear Victor.
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Date: 10/16/2023 7:21:00 PM
Nice meals accompanied by fine wine and sweet memories. hugs :)
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Date: 10/16/2023 3:57:00 PM
WoW! Victor, You make me want to travel abroad and try different food. I don't get out much lol! I enjoyed the read. Thanks for sharing such a write. Have a wonderful day;-) Alexis
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Date: 10/16/2023 3:52:00 PM
Sounds wonderful, especially paired with a nice wine!
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Date: 10/16/2023 3:44:00 PM
Victor, a fun poem, enjoyed your dining travels!
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Date: 10/16/2023 3:01:00 PM
How wonderful to have been able to visit all those places and partake of the wonderful cuisines. I loved reading this, simply delicious. :)
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Date: 10/16/2023 2:17:00 PM
Great that you got to travel to so many places and taste so many wonderful foods and only one was a disappointment. I enjoyed reading this one today. Thank you for sharing it and for dropping by my page. Sara K
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Date: 10/16/2023 11:52:00 AM
You made me hungry reading this... i think food is really important and whenever I travel, I love to try our different food.. great poem.
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Date: 10/16/2023 10:50:00 AM
I really enjoyed your wonderful/fun food write. Now I am full. Haha!!! Have a blessed day writing away.....................
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Date: 10/16/2023 10:18:00 AM
ugg for the one in Brazil. Seems you enjoy fish a lot. My favorite foods usually included beef and/or potatoes! Pizza and pastas too.
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Date: 10/16/2023 10:12:00 AM
Such an interesting write Victor! You certainly love your seafood! You should write more about your travel and experiences with your lovely wife. I really enjoyed this Victor and learnt something about you…you love seafood!! Ha….Cuddles….Debx
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Date: 10/16/2023 8:32:00 AM
Victor, your account of trips and meals is a delectable voyage through treasured memories. Your ability to eloquently depict these experiences assures that they, like the souvenirs you've collected along the road, will be ingrained in your memory for the rest of life.
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Date: 10/16/2023 6:50:00 AM
Switzerland is a beautiful place with delicious food. And I absolutely love how you’ve written this and shared your experience with us on food. I love trying different cuisines when i travel too, always something fun and new to experience. Loved reading your experience
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Date: 10/16/2023 5:57:00 AM
A delicious ride through memories, Victor. Wonderfully descriptive write, as always.
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Date: 10/16/2023 4:27:00 AM
Victor, I so enjoyed reading of your culinary tales! It is my favorite thing do, exploring new restaurants and cuisine! A great read to whet my appetite today! Happy Monday!!
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Date: 10/16/2023 3:12:00 AM
wow mouthwatering poetic expression like the posted pic; enjoyed the whole truly
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Date: 10/16/2023 2:42:00 AM
- I've tasted food from different countries... a lot of exciting and delicious... but, I've also experienced getting really sick from bad food :) - Thank you for your lovely trip, Victor - Maybe I should try the Victoria Hotel in Malta :) - hugs
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