Friday, February 10, 2006

Akaroa



Day 29, Thursday, February 9, 2006 Still showery, we toured the Akaroa Museum that tells the story of Akaroa. One of their most notable citizens was Captain Worsley, who accompanied Shackleton on his Antarctic voyage. Worsley was one of the three who made the long voyage for help that saved the expedition.
Tonight we dined at Akaroa’s most famous restaurant, C’est la Vie. Allegedly famous worldwide for its exquisite food, it’s also known for its community table. We were privileged to be seated at it with five other guests, two from Canada (Calgary, no less, and Vancouver), two from Christchurch, just an hour away, and one from England. It was an enjoyable evening. When asked by the proprietor how we had heard of the restaurant, one guest replied that a hitchhicker that they had picked up told them that it was the best restaurant in the world. “We pay the hitchhikers” the proprietor replied. I had roast pork and Sharron chose the catch of the day. It must have been a good day because the catch comprised five or six different fish. And yes, it might be the best restaurant in the world.
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