Sunday, September 15, 2013

IMPORTED

It seems like almost all goods are imported to Angola mainly from Portugal and South Africa. That is according to me and my visits to the grocery store.





According to the CIA World Fact Book (see https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ao.html) :


Angola's high growth rate in recent years was driven by high international prices for its oil. Angola became a member of OPEC in late 2006 and its current assigned a production quota of 1.65 million barrels a day (bbl/day). Oil production and its supporting activities contribute about 85% of GDP. Diamond exports contribute an additional 5%. Subsistence agriculture provides the main livelihood for most of the people, but half of the country's food is still imported.



Another import, which I find fascinating, are Mexican soap operas. Yes, according to my very informal and non-scientific survey, Mexican soap operas are considered to be the very best ones by many Angolans. The rights are purchased in Brazil where they are dubbed to Portuguese and bought by Angolan tv.


Three channels show soap operas every day and one, shows them continuously. Overdosing on Mexican soaps in Angola is possible.

My husband and I met for lunch at a neighborhood restaurant the other day and we could hardly get service since the large screen tv showing some soap (I recgognized Mexico City!) had the waiters open-mouthed and mesmerized.

Now playing: 

"Teresa" from 2010 starting Angelique Boyer

"Cuidado Con Don Anjo" original title: "Cuidado Con El Ángel" from 2008

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If I do decide to hunker down and watch, I can make a delicious guacamole to go with. The avocadoes, tomatoes, cilantro and limes are plentifull and gorgeous. Black beans are also to be had, but I am still looking for tortillas... Viva México em Angola!


      

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