Lingo Used On The Road
Thumper: Our noble steed – Land Cruiser 76 series
Il Capitano: Mike
The spy: handicam (B’s christmas pressie)
African TV: Campfire
Babbalas: hangover
Braai: Aussie for “Shrimp on the barbe”
Gesondheid: Cheers
Howzit: How are you?
Boggy: An unpleasant situation, like leaving your wallet behind
Poitjie: Cast iron pot on the hot coals, making som’in yummy
Lekker: Very nice
Now Now / Just now: any length of time from shortly to maybe tomorrow
Padkos: Homemade food for the road
Roadie: Just one more drink before we head….. never happens!
Schlep: A mission of mass proportion, i suspect frequently used when crossing African borders
Fist me: bumping knuckles similar to a “high five”
Ten passed thirsty: Time to have a drink
Jumbo: Hello (Swahili)
Karibu: Welcome (Swahili)
Intsha’alla: If God wills it
Yella: Let’s go
Gallas: Enough / finished