Becoming familiar with a city means self-tutoring. The tutor discovers Mambo Gourmet Pizza, Nanaimo.

I’m based in Campbell River, but am working in Nanaimo for a couple of weeks. Times before, my wife has done the driving, etc. This time she stayed home, so I have to find my way around.

At lunchtime I went to find some food. Away from home, I often eat straight from a grocery store, but didn’t find one.

Along the sidewalk I passed Mambo Gourmet Pizza, noticing a couple of people eating inside. Half a block later I turned back, deciding to give Mambo a second look.

Entering, I could tell it’s a place that regular customers frequent. It’s warm and plain, with fresh pizzas on display at the counter.

I think a slice of pizza cost me $3.75. It was pretty large, but so good I decided halfway through that I’d get another one. After all, I had many hours left of instructing.

I’d say I was there for twelve minutes and two slices. Mambo Gourmet Pizza might be too good. Usually, I lose weight working away. This time, with Mambo just a few blocks away, I might end up gaining.

Jack of Oracle Tutoring by Jack and Diane, Campbell River, BC.