Amoso! Don’t know exactly how it is spelled\u00a0 but it means ”hi how are you?” in the local language, Luo, here in Western Kenya.<\/p>\n
That is something I say to people maybe 20 times a day here if I am outside the house area, or if people come to visit. Which is something that is normal here (compared to Sweden). Everyone knows one’s neighbour and you are welcome to pass by for a tea or just some chatting.<\/p>\n
Still not everyone has met me here, but when I start by saying some greetings in Luo, and actually can have a 2-3 sentence talking with a local, they get surprised and happy – especially the elders.<\/p>\n
Most greet with the right hand and says ”Amosi, nango? De ma ber.” Meaning, ”Hi how are you, I am good”. Others, some more religious elders, greet by clapping their hands three times. I’ve started doing that too, even before them, which makes them laugh. It creates this respect between me as a visitor and the locals.<\/p>\n
My previous posts have been somewhat more about the Challanges I’ve struggled with. And a couple of days ago, I was close to be going home because of a situation at home. It was also very tempting for the reasons of the ”freedom” and other virtues you are used to at home.<\/p>\n
However, I chose to stay. And now, things have just been going up! I chose to look at the bright side for being here and to be thankful for this once in a lifetime experience. For instance, I danced in heavy rain last Saturday with people from the village. Children was jumping up and down and people happy to see ”the visitor” taking part from some traditional activities. A woman came up to me, and I first thought it was like a ”dance battle”. She wanted to show me some moves – and me to copy it. I have got used with people looking at me, so dancing wet in the rain and making some new moves, was only but pure joy.<\/p>\n
I’ve done some interviews also, of course. It makes you feel you are on the right track, when people telling you that they are grateful for you being here and that it is an important study. I can clearly see that the community-based organisation is making many positive changes and development in the village. Something that the informants are confirming themselves.<\/p>\n
I continue to go to school and serve lunch to the wonderful children here. It is one of the best parts of my week. And also, the washing on Sundays that is close to a lake with beautiful surroundings with animals walking free.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Amoso! Don’t know exactly how it is spelled\u00a0 but it means ”hi how are you?” in the local language, Luo, here in Western Kenya. That is something I say to people maybe 20 times a day here if I am outside the house area, or if people come to visit. Which is something that is … <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogg.mah.se\/mfs\/files\/2019\/05\/20190502_114216.jpg\")
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