Wednesday, January 7, 2009

I Scream (Icecream) - but no-one hears me eat

Today, for the first time after being back in Lima, I got to walk around the hospital precinct. During this time I was able to purchase an icecream. I am sure that there will be those who disagree or who think I am exaggerating but - this was the best single bit of food created anytime in the history of human kind. It was so good that I let out a howl of delight startling both my nurse escort and a good proportion of the Lima population. So good, in fact, that it gets a whole blog entry dedicated just to it - to remember forever its succulent chocolate covering, the creamy enticing interior toffee, the strong piquant nuts embedded throughout and the noble and sturdy stick holding it all together. Not just an icecream - but a singular piece of art never to be recreated again. This gastronomic delight almost made me forget the weeks of hospital food which, although acceptable, faded further into insignificance upon each delicate bite. Long live the memory of the icecream which I have decided to name Ambrose after Ambrosia, the food of the ancient Greek Gods.

2 comments:

Mary Ann said...

how about an actual email or something with some real news or at least a few more details. I keep getting asked whats going on but have no relevant info to give.Are you out of hospital yet

Unknown said...

Hey Andre,

I did not know anything about all this! I had added your blog to my bookmarks but it kept opening up the same post so I thought you were being lazy. Today I run into Cathy and they told me everything about your trip. Are you alright mate?

I read your stories with interest, looking forward to hear more from you...

Cheers,

Jaime