Saturday, July 3, 2010

Mother & toddler


See how the baby's legs wrap around mom? That is typical of the way mothers carry their babies here. This baby must be walking because he has shoes on!

From the Economist: The new East African Community officially started this past week (July 1). Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda will reduce trade barriers and allow employment across country boundaries. There is some talk of a possible future common currency. English is to be the common language of trade, I believe, hence the push for primary school students, hospital employees, etc. in Rwanda to learn English. It seems this alliance will be good for Rwanda, as it is landlocked and may benefit from aligning with Tanzania and Kenya.

2 comments:

  1. We will follow Rwanda more closely now. Sounds as though a common currency and language is a good idea. SP

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  2. The baby looks so relaxed... must be the mini Doc Martin boots he's sporting! I hear those are truly comfortable. :)

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