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 | Women carry a Heavy Load   |  | |
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 |  on September 28, 2003 |
I noticed in Botswana that the women are often burdoned by large loads, usually on their head as well as in their hands and sometimes a baby on their back also. However, the men don't carry much if anything at all. The reason for this, is that traditionally the men need their hands free in order to defend their family from possible enemy/animal attacks. |
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| ELECTRICAL PLUGS  | | |
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 |  on December 12, 2007 |
Botswana uses a 220/240 volts AC 50 Hertz system for domestic electrical plugs. They utilise the South African style – 2 circular metal pins with a large circular grounding pin (pictured). Adapters can be very expensive, so shop around. I paid $2 in Gantsi. |
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| I went to a small village in... | | |
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 |  on August 27, 2002 |
I went to a small village in the Delta, and had the priviledge to meet up with some of the children. |
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| SHORTLY AFTER CROSSING THE... | | |
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 |  on August 25, 2002 |
SHORTLY AFTER CROSSING THE BORDER INTO BOTSWANA FROM ZIMBABWE, WE WERE MADE TO STOP AND PARTAKE IN A FUTILE STATE SPONSERED EXERCISE OSTENSIBLY TO REDUCE THE SPREAD OF DISEASE. EVERYONE WAS REQUIRED TO SCRUB THE BOTTOM OF THEIR BOOTS ON A BRISTLE-LIKE CARPET SET UP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THAT'S IT! |
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| Don't photograph the army... | | |
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 |  on August 25, 2002 |
The Army are very strict about photograph taking, try to stay on the right side of them, and never try to photograph them, or where they are situated. |
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| Changing your money. | | |
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 |  on October 10, 2002 |
When you have cash US dollars and want to change them into the local currency ( Pula )go to a bank. No matter how long the queue is, you can go first. Most banks have this rule, just ask. It saved us a lot of time. |
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| Learning some basic greetings... | | |
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 |  on August 24, 2002 |
Learning some basic greetings in Setswana will go a long way. Dumela rra when greeting a man and Dumela mma for a woman are the most important. |
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| Botswana is rated the cleanest... | | |
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 |  on August 24, 2002 |
Botswana is rated the cleanest country in the world. The biggest offence is littering. The people respect the law. Another serious crime is game poaching. Botswana people still has respect for others' lives. Murderers are sent to the gallows. Maybe that's what South Africa needs in order to get off the list as the world's highest murder and crime country. |
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| Locals are genrally quiet... | | |
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 on August 24, 2002 |
Locals are genrally quiet folk, not aggressive and appreciate basic polite behaviour. As ever basic greetings in local language, Setswana, goes a long way. Lifts for folk in remote areas appreciated. |
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| When shaking hands with... | | |
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 |  on August 24, 2002 |
When shaking hands with locals, white or black , place left hand palm down with finger tips touching right elbow |
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