beers and snacks were purchased , which we ate on the balcony of our room.dinner was european - late . we went to one of the places recommended in the lonely planet book ; my lamb was tasty though swimming in oil , but the canned peas were gross . the boy 's eggplant was quite good , but i thought the beef was a bit tough . so picky !

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What may be the reason they went to the recommended place ?