Nuevo listening de nuestra profesora Anitra, del Servicio de Idiomas de la Universidad de Murcia. Aprende inglés con la Universidad de Murcia.
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Hello everyone, this is 'Aprende Idiomas con el Servicio de Idiomas de la Universidad de Murcia', and this is part 2 of the podcast on Antigua and Barbuda.
Since Antigua and Barbuda is a destination quite some distance away from Europe, many people may wonder about the type of activities they can do in the country. In Antigua, the main tourist attractions and leisure sites for locals are the beaches because of the coastline which abounds with bays on all sides. The country enjoys a myriad of white sand beaches, clear blue waters and various gorgeous coral reefs which provide excellent locations for snorkelling and swimming, Half Moon Bay being among one of the favourites. Sea lovers can also participate in other water sports like jet skiing, water skiing, wind surfing, paddle boarding and sailing. Barbuda is also well known for its pristine beaches which have been loved by people from around the world including Diana, Princess of Wales. However, beaches are not the only attractions on offer in this small Caribbean nation. There are also various historical sites which will be of interest whether you love digging into a country's past or not. The first site that can be mentioned is Nelson's Dockyard National Park which is found in English Harbour. This is the location of the 18th century British Naval Dockyard which was placed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2016. It also includes nature trails and buildings steeped in the history of the country. There are stunning warehouses made from old stones, as well as hotels, shops, restaurants and 2 museums which are the Admiral's House Museum and Dockyard Museum. Nearby, at the top of Shirley Heights, is what is left of Fort Shirley, which not only provides a glimpse of the past but is the place to visit for some of the most spectacular views of the island. Another important historical site is Betty's Hope, a sugar plantation from around the 1650's which is currently in the process of being restored. Despite this, visitors can still see the windmills on it. These are the structures that were used to crush the sugar canes grown on the plantation, which would subsequently have been used to produce sugar. The Museum of Antigua and Barbuda, which is housed in what was previously the Court House in the 18th century, explains the country's history that dates back to the time before the arrival of Europeans. While in Antigua, another essential activity is to try the local cuisine. A popular local dish is ducana and saltfish which is eaten with vegetables such as spinach and boiled pumpkin. Ducana is made from grated sweet potato and coconut which are then mixed with flour, sugar and spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg, and raisins can be added if desired. The best way to prepare ducana is to wrap spoonfuls of the mixture in banana leaves and boil it. If banana leaves are unavailable, aluminium foil can be used. Many local desserts like crumbles and cakes are made with fruits such as mangoes, coconuts and pineapples that can easily be found on the islands. To sum up, these are just some of the many ways to enjoy life or a vacation in this jewel of a nation. Visiting or living on Caribbean islands like Antigua and Barbuda can be a wonderful experience and doing so will help to paint a clear picture of a region influenced by numerous parts of the world and which has worked hard to improve itself and create its own identity.
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