Monday, June 16, 2008

Lost in Translation (Team B)

June 05-10

On our first day at FAOC, we had the pleasure of attending a local parish meeting. The women were very friendly and we were soon learning greetings in the local laungage, "Ryankore", although some with more success than others.


While trying to learn the reply for "Agandi", the local greeting, Jamie misheard Maria saying that "Mbuzi" meant "good' when it really means "goat". Needless to say, there was some confusion and laughs when she used that as a reply.

A day was also spent renovating the craft hut and advertising sign. Everyone in FAOC eventually got involved and our handiwork managed to withstand the heavy thunderstorm that poured down the same night.

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