Good morning, dear Blogger friends. Last week I drove to the nearby town of Estcourt to renew the second lot of vehicle licenses on the farm.
A few months ago, I renewed the other section of farm vehicles and at the end of August I renewed my own car's license. As you can imagine, I have built a strong relationship with the clerks who man the table outside the hallowed halls of the Estcourt Licence Bureau.
After successfully renewing eight vehicles for Gavin and one for Ronnie, I traveled up to the supermarket. After my shopping, as I was preparing to reverse my car out of the parking lot, I spotted two elderly gentlemen approaching a pick-up truck parked in front of me.
They were the image of Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence who acted together in the comedy Life.
Unfazed I went to the driver's window and greeted them in Zulu. They politely responded. I asked if they were brothers to which they replied, they were. I asked if they lived near to each other, to which they answered that they were next door neighbors. I also asked after their respective spouses whom they said were well. (I was thrilled that they understood my newly acquired Zulu)
When I asked if I could take a photo them, they said certainly and looked straight at my phone while I clicked.
HAVE A WONDERFUL THURSDAY!
What a great way to use your Zulu language and I am thinking they were surprised you spoke zulu and that you spoke to them. they are so cute
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ReplyDeleteSounds like you have made progress with the Zulu language. I have never seen that movie. Take care, have a happy day!
Brave of you, and well done! I'll see interesting strangers who I would love to photograph but I'm afraid I might offend them. Ya, I'm a chicken!
ReplyDeleteHi dear Jo, I read all of your recent posts but haven't had success in leaving a comment (since last Fall season I have had problems leaving comments and a few other issues). Anyway I loved reading everything you've been sharing about the accommodations and your work with Weigh Less. I was sorry to hear about the loss of your friend and boss. I love that you were able to speak to the 2 gentlemen in your photo today and in their native tongue. You are really remarkable in that you've learned so many new things over the years. In closing I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and the blessings of a New Year. Much love from Canada.
ReplyDeleteIncredible. Well done...xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful encounter. I never seen that movie, I wonder if they did if you mentioned the reason for the photo. :)
ReplyDeleteA good portrait of the brothers.
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