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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.
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.
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!
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.
Don't take pictures of the natives unless you ask for their permission. Some think that they will lose their soul if their picture is taken!! Some will ask for money after you take your pictures...so ASK FIRST...!!
Very important to greet before conversing with anyone. Better still to greet in the home language of Setswana... "dumelang"And even if you in a rush always ask 'how are you' or 'likai' (in Setswana)
If you want at night you can dance with the guides just you and the nature.
We did this picture inside Sepupa.
Melinda did this picture to show how can be a modern school in Botswana.
Melinda took this picture before we went to buy breakfast in a Spar. That is so funny. You can find Spar everywhere in Namibia.
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