Although there wasn't much free time during my training, I did manage to hike into the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro. On the Kenyan side of the border! During one hike I found these adorable children that came running from their home to see what the mzungu (European or white person) was during. They followed me for some distance before returning to their home.
Phrases that PCV's often hear, particularly from the children, are "How are you?", as well as, "mzungu". They will yell "How are you?" from clear across a soccer field, or a block away. My response varied from saying, "Fine, na wewe" (and you) to just waving to them. Particularly, if there are a dozen kids all yelling the same thing.
Another greeting to use is " Habari yako?", which means "How are you?" If it is morning, then the greeting is "Habari asubuhi?", meaning "How are you this morning?" The literal translation is more like."How is the news with you this morning?"
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