The ensuing portions of the book take place initially in Angola during a time of great unrest in that and neighboring regions of Africa, where apparently half a million Cubans were sent by Castro to preserve that country's Marxist government (referred to as Cuba's Vietnam).
The Kina Shell is manufactured from the shell of the Gold lip shell (Pinctada maximums) and was part of the traditional payment and medium of exchange in Papua New Guinea and Irian Jaya. She gave the modern currency the name Kina in Papua New Guinea.he Kina Shell was an object of value and an essential part of the bride price. The value is guided from the condition of shell, the size and the colour.
Kaya, is a local jam made from eggs, sugar and coconut milk, and is flavoured by pandan leaves, and later sweetened with sugar.Kaya jam is a very popular spread in Singapore and Malaysia. It was originated from China in the Hainan province.The jam itself tastes sweet and is somewhat creamy, with a hint of coconut and eggs in it. Kaya is originally brown in coloured, however can be artificially coloured into a green spread.aya jam is a very popular spread in Singapore and Malaysia. It was originated from China in the Hainan province. The jam itself tastes sweet and is somewhat creamy, with a hint of coconut and eggs in it. Kaya is originally brown in coloured, however can be artificially coloured into a green spread.