Doing the X-word and trying a new drop, called Once Bitter (pot $3.50), at the Grocery Bar on Fitzroy Street, St Kilda. Made by Collins St Brewing Co (new to me), I’d place this beer in the “English Pale Ale” variety, with malt and hops in sensuous sync like tango dancers at a street cafe in Buenos Aires…
This is a Spicy Lamb borek. A traditional Turkish-Mediterranean savoury pastry, this has mince with onions, mild chilli and seasoning, and one is enough for lunch. Only $3. Enhance with a mint yoghurt or sour cream topping. I usually consider the eating options a bit pricey at South Melbourne Market, but the $3 borek is great value…
This is taking Adventure Travel to the very edge: the huge fire crater in Turkmenistan. It’s not volcanic, but probably a Soviet-era gas-drilling error. Just getting a visa is an adventure and a half, and forget about travel insurance cover. Check out this Science Alert report http://www.sciencealert.com/the-door-to-hell-is-in-turkmenistan-and-is-the-size-of-a-football-field?utm_source=ScienceAlert+-+Daily+Email+Updates&utm_campaign=bbc0f28b47-MAILCHIMP_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fe5632fb09-bbc0f28b47-365553829
“It’s said that camel spiders, seduced by its warmth, will approach and plummet to their deaths like a scene out of an apocalyptic, arachnid movie…”
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