That's Swahili for "as usual." We had a wonderful trip to Dar this past weekend and before visiting the University of Dar-es-Salaam, we went to the mall to grab a bite to eat. We've learned in the past 2 years that you always ask what is available before you order, because chances are they don't have what you want. The conversation that took place sums up pretty much every tanzanian restaurant experience.
Nate: "je, kila kitu katika menu kinapatikana leo?" (is everything on the menu available today?)
waitress: "ndiyo, kila kitu." (yep, everything)
Lindsey: "naomba chicken spring roll mbili." ( i would like 2 chicken spring rolls)
waitress: "pole chicken spring roll hazipatikana." (sorry, chicken spring rolls aren't available)
<<Nate laughing behind his menu>>
Lindsey: "sawa...naomba sambusa mbili" (ok...i'll have 2 sambusas)
waitness: "hamna shida" (no problem)
...5 minutes later, the waitress returns...
waitress: "pole, lakini sambusa zimekwisha" (sorry, but there are no more sambusas)
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