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[Tabuaeran Hotels ]
The Fanning Island Lodge guesthouse, is rustic. There is no running water or electricity. The facilities are shared. There are 5 private local type of houses known as Kia kias, one lodge and 2 shared bathrooms.
Cuisine is inspired by locally available fish and vegetables.
[Seaweed farming]
It was only in 1994 seaweed farming was introduced to the islands of Kiritimati (Christmas Is.) and Tabuaeran (Fanning Is.). The seaweed aquaculture from these two islands now comes to about 1000 MT per annum. Seaweed farming now returns over AUS $ 380,000 per annum in farmer payments. By 1997 over 420 people were receiving income from seaweed farming.
On Tabuaeran seaweed has now replaced copra as the main source of income for over 70% of all households. The new seaweed-based economy has also ensured the success of the resettlement policy of the Kiribati Government. This is a good model for aquaculture of seaweed in other atolls in the Pacific region.
[Crab Cocktail]
Fish and marine resources are a primary food source. Only the most hardy plants can grow there. Local crops include coconut, giant swamp taro, breadfruit, pandanus, and a native fig. Coconut is central to the diet and is especially valued for the sweet rich toddy (sap) cut from the flower spathe. Toddy is used as a children’s drink or as a base for syrup. It can also be soured into vinegar and fermented into an alcoholic drink. Drunkenness is a widespread problem that is dealt with on some islands by the prohibition of alcohol. Imported goods such as rice, flour, canned butter, and canned fish and meat, are becoming increasingly important in the daily diet.
[Guam Restaurants]
Restaurants in Guam offer a wide array of restaurants offer quality continental meals and exotic ethnic dishes, as well. There are Chamorro, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Filipino, Chinese, Mexican, and European restaurants, each with its own distinct ambiance. American fast food chains have become standard fare for those on the go.
