I decided to go for a walk around town (Luweero) as not much else is happening. I have noticed that the kids toys are very simple, an old paint roller on a handle or some wheels attached to a stick to push around.
The vehicles are mostly re-furbished from Japan. A 1998 is just about new here and the trucks still have the Japaneese writting on them from their previous owner's business. Gas is 3600 Ugandan Shillings (about $1.50 Cdn / litre) and plastic water bottles are used to carry everything from water to gas to kerosene so you sure woudn't want to mix up your drinking bottle.
As I walk around all the kids say "hello Murango" (sp) which is basically "hi white man" and they wave.
***Note the name of the blog has changed - why I don't know but those who know me and computers will know this is normal - sorry for the confusion
Brad
Murango? It sounds like the Portuguese word for strawberry - morango.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day, Morango!
And I'm crossing my Mombassa fingers for speedy release. What an adventure. Is it really hot or comfortable?
ReplyDeleteReally enjoying your interesting and newsy posts, Murango.
ReplyDeleteWhat an adventure!