Thursday, May 5, 2011

Signs of the Times

The signs you see around Africa are awesome and can't help but make you smile.  Whether it be the name of one of the hotels or shops, like the Fresh n Fleshy Butchery, or warning signs around town, they speak to the culture and state of this beautiful country. 
Mmmm...just where you want to stay, a delicious hotel.  Many of the establishments have names like this.  Other examples include the Gracious Salon or Blessed Hardware


Not sure this would be my choice for a "Grossary" store but the kids are cute

Not really sure what this means...I figure morning sex would be safer than evening sex when someone might go home with a random partner.  Any ideas?  It's not because they're worried about being late for work.

Signs are often individually done, so they all vary in appearance...love that this guy's wearing a hat

Even at the hospital, the signs are great:

Most Kenyans just squat  wherever to use the bathroom, so it can be confusing when there's actually a real toilet seat. 

And when you're done, please use the running water to wash your hands...no spitting please.

I love this sign trying to depict what illnesses for which you might need to seek care.  Nice graphics!
The collection continues to grow as Kenya continues to educate me on life and culture.  Hope these make you smile as much as I did!

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