Swahili is a difficult language for new-comers to masters. I imagine that, by the same token, English is equally difficult for people here.
Over the past few weeks, we have noted a number of signs along the way. We thought this would be a good time to share some of our giggles.
Road sign: Take Diversion (at home we would say Detour)
Sign in School at the beginning of High School semester: “If your timetable has a collision please see the administrator”
Store Names: We Sell Coffins
The Pentagon
Obama Hair Salon
Jane’s Saloon and Cosmetics
Mummy Shop
Black Money Barber Shop
Spanish Tiles and Sanitary Ware
Shabby Electronics
Our personal favorite: The Watoto Butcher (in Swahili Watoto is “children”)
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