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I've just returned from the Falkland Islands where I had hoped to find some harbourside cafes.

I was sadly disappointed. There are plenty of bars in Port Stanley, but the islanders haven't adopted cafe culture.

However, they are very good at baking. I was offered wonderful home-made cakes and biscuits wherever I went.

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Carolyn Waudby: I'm Carolyn and as you can see, I spend a great deal of my life in cafes. I fund my tea and cake habit through writing and teaching - I'm a combination of journalist, poet and lecturer. Travel is another huge part of my life, so my cafe blog brings together all the things that make me tick. I would love to link with fellow cafe lovers out there. You can sign up to receive notice of new posts by email, follow me on Twitter, or click on the RSS icon below. Please also feel free to leave comments on the cafes featured.

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