More Tidbits... and pictures!

                                                The KIDS!!

                          Little Annette(4),Nancy(6) and Robert (2)

                                    Annette and Little Annette                      

REDDING(9 Years)

                                               Emma(7 Years Old)

For your information: Although Uganda has it's own language called Ugandan (or as the Brits call it, Lugandan) most people know how to speak English. But nonetheless, there are still common Ugandan words that are incorporated in your daily vocabulary.

Different Ugandan Words:

Muzungu - White Person 

Funny story: Last Friday, I went to a local market to find some bedspreads for the youngest Mickler, Robert. I went with just Downie and we went to downtown Kampala!! Whilst wandering through the market, we were grabbed by the arm, and greeted with a warm, toothy grin accompanied by a shout, " Muzungu!!". Apparently they think that along with our skin color comes money...they should see my bank account!! :) Some people who I talked to later about the market said that they , "couldn't stand all the shouting and grabbing.". Personally, I just thought it was comical!!!

Matoke- Signature Ugandan Meal

Let's say, when I saw my first plate of matoke, my appetite wasn't entirely slimulated. It's basically a combination of mashed up green bananas (with the occasional banana tree leaf) and a sauce called g-nut sauce-also known as ground up peanuts! I must admit though, I was pleasantly surprised,it was quite tasty!!! 

Sebo-Polite way to address your elder (It's translated as Sir and you would say it to a male)

Often when asking a question or addressing a bota bota(motorbike driver)in regards to directions, you would say, " Sebo, can please turn here." I try to use it as often as I can and I think that they appreciate it too!!

Muyenga-The area in which I live

Most Ugandans don't know streets name and the best way to explain a direction is to tell them that you live in a specific area. So for example, I live in Muyenga, that's where I tell them to drive and then once I am in the area, I show them the exact direction. Kind of a trick of the trade that you learn...haha. :)