Living in the Village!

Throughout the home, we had several flat-screen televisions and a lot of mirrors. 

What chores do you have at home?:

Ninie's main chores are to clean dishes after she is done eating.

What jobs do your parents have?:

Ninie's mom is a caterer. Caterers here cook a lot of food and sell it at the mall. You can get a whole plate of food for 20 Pula, which is $2 in the United States. Ninie's dad is a farmer and owns a cattle post with cows and horses. In addition, her parents own land.

What time does school start, and what time do you go home?:

In the village, school starts at 8:00 a.m. Lunch is served in the middle of the day around 12:00 p.m. Ninie gets home from school around 5:00 p.m. 

How do you get to school? Are you allowed to go to school by yourself?:

To get to school every morning, Ninie takes the bus. If she wakes up late she may take a taxi. Taxis cost five pula, which is $0.50 in America. 

Where do you eat lunch? What is your favorite food?:

For lunch, Ninie eats at school. Her favorite lunch food is pap and beef stew. Pap is a white thick porridge that can be served with any meal of the day.

What language do you speak at school? How do you say "Hello" in your language?:

At school, Ninie speaks English. Though 97% of Botswana people speak Setswana, English is the official language of the country. In Setswana, dumela means "hello."

What are some common kids' names at your school?:

In Botswana, every name has a specific meaning. The names of people in this country vary drastically.

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