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Adventure Associates "Real Travellers" often engage in a favorite conversation: What are you reading? Below are recent recommendations from our staff and travellers.

Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace, One School at a Time
Author: Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin
Suggested by: Sandra Braun
What is it about? An inspiring journalistic account of a man who, after failing to summit a famous Himalayan peak, discovered his life's work in a small Pakistani village. Founding father of the Central Asia Institute, Mortenson supports the fight against Islamic extremism in a unique way: through collaborative efforts to alleviate poverty and improve access to education, especially for girls. A moving and captivating read about this man's incredible humanitarian struggles in a region where Americans are often feared and hated.

Cuisine & Culture: A History of Food & People
Author: Linda Civitello
Suggested by: Sharon Cupp
What is it about? This is what travel is about! New and delicious foods stemming from historical and cultural roots. Ever wonder just what was cooking in our pre-history along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers? Why the French have their esteemed reputation in world cuisine? Where American food has its roots? Cuisine & Culture is an engaging, enlightening and fun resource that draws connections between major historical events and how and why these events affected and defined the culinary traditions of different societies. Enjoy this book with a good snack, or go hungry reading!

Relishable Recipes...

Meals served by new friends in distant countries result in recipe swaps. Here is a new addition to your next Mexican Fiesta.

Feta Cheese Salsa

Recipe by: Susan Walker, Seattle, WA
Photo: Mt. Kilimanjaro Climbers enjoy a fine feast

6 Roma Totatoes

4 Large Avocadoes

1 Large Red Onion

2 Tblsp. flax seeds

2 Cloves of Garlic

1 Cup Feta Cheese

Olive Oil