Adventures in Africa
Yeah! It took me a while to find something I liked. Still a bunch of things to change/add (like links and a blogger nav bar) but that will come later in the week. No time. Must sleep.
How Kenyan English confuses me:
A conversation today between Timon (a frequent CSA contributor) and myself. I feel like half the time the conversations (despite their being in English) go completely over my head!
T: Hi! How are you?
How Kenyan English confuses me:
A conversation today between Timon (a frequent CSA contributor) and myself. I feel like half the time the conversations (despite their being in English) go completely over my head!
T: Hi! How are you?
Me: Good thanks, and you?
T: Good. Why did you say to get lost?
Me: What?
T: Why did you say to get lost?
Me: I'm sorry. I don't understand. When did I say that?
T: I mean, I never see you anywhere but at work!
Me: Ahh. Well, I'm always around.
T: It is lunch hour.
Me: Well, I eat at 2 usually.
T: You are going to disappear!!
In the News:
Robbery is taken very seriously here. Recently, a thief who stole 2 flash lights, 2 pangas (large machete type knives), a watch and 500 Kenyan shillings (about $8) was sentenced to DEATH because he did so with a dangerous weapon. No one was injured in the robbery and the stolen goods were worth under $25 in total.
That's one funny conversation. Well, being Kenyan, I don't think I would've understood it too...
Nice to know you're enjoying your stay in Kenya.
Nice blog and I'm learning a thing or two...from your views about Kenya. I tend to overlook what's around me!
Cheers!