Botswana was a British protectorate up until 1966, so the main languages are English and Setswana, the native language. Most signs are written in English, but the application of English can be amusing due to translation or sometimes due simply to the lack of maintenance.
Daycare center near Elliot and Mitchell's school
On the main mall in downtown Gabs
Middlestar neighborhood center near our house. Note the dangling "S" in "Progress"
This is one of my favorite signs above the deli in one of the upscale supermarkets, SuperSpar. Who would have thought that food is an important part of any balanced diet?
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Beautiful pictures David....
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