We are now into the fifth day of intensive Swahili course. After the easy bits of the greetings we have been extending our vocabulary to include names , food - masiwa (milk), mayai (eggs), mkati(bread), dawa na meno ( toothpaste), verbs -- nunua (to buy), kunywa ( to drink - not to be confused with kunya to poo!!) and of course lala salama ( sleep well). We are in groups of four and rotate round five different teachers.
It is amazing how when you know the answer in your head something else comes out of your mouth. (As far as I know I have not yet asked for a poo when I need a beer!)It is hard work but we are enjoying it and there is a good supply of Kilimanjaro/Safari beer to soothe the jagged nerves in the evening.
These photos are of our teachers and colleagues at work and play....
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