Great post! Thank you!!
We are stepping outside of the AI compound this year for the first time (in 10 trips) for the first 3 days of our 10 day trip, looking forward to visiting more local places this time around. I'm hoping we really like staying non-AI as it will only increase the number days we can stay on our trips!!
I should know this, but where is Canoe located? We are staying at Travellers.
edit: nevermind, I found Canoe Bar on a map! Adding it to the list for this year!