On Friday Carolyn and I were very lucky to have a Luganda lesson with Tina Mirembe, past president of the Uganda Cultural Association of BC and nurse. Tina is from Uganda and travels home to volunteer in Uganda hospitals annually. Tina focused on teaching us 30 words specifically to do with birth.
Some Luganda birth words:
good/fine/healthy/safe=bulungi
baby=omwana
sindica=push
breathe=saa
slow=mpola
pain=bulumi
where=wa
medicine=eddagala
yes=yee
We brought recorders to note pronunciation and I am so grateful to have the opportunity to practice before we arrive. Weebale (thank you) Tina!
On Saturday I went shopping at Kali on Main St with my friend Marnie- an avid traveller and fabulous children's entertainer. Marnie had bought me a gift certificate to Kali thinking I could find some great travel clothes and she was right! The store is full of colourful 100% cotton clothes and there are many items that suit the modesty of Uganda (keep knees and shoulders covered). Marnie had several great tips for travel clothing:
- scarves are a great way to cover your shoulders without adding heat and you can wet them to cool off
- avoid long pants or choose pants with elastic at the ankles so they don't fall into the loo when squatting
- choose fabrics that won't wrinkle
Weebale Marnie!
Seven more sleeps!
Posted by Alix Bacon
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