I just got back from a crazy trip to the Mwasi Market. Last night, Fr. Donnie informed me that we would be running some errands in the nearby village this afternoon. Until that point, I hadn’t even thought about where somebody goes if they need basic supplies that we would casually pick up at a Wal-Mart, Stop-N-Shop, or CVS. With that being said, the market also provided quite possibly the best concept that I’ve ever heard of…A Cow Sale!!! Fr. Donnies explained to me that that all the locals bring down their cows and sell them, straight up for cash! Apparently, the going rate for a cow is 200,000 Tanzanian Schillings (Tsh), which comes out to about $100.00 US. I think I’m going to buy like 10 of them, and lead my herd throughout the village. Then, when I don’t feel like taking care of the cows anymore (which will be like a day), I’ll make sure everybody gets cheeseburgers and steak for the rest of my time in Africa!
-Sean
I would expect nothig less from you. Good job. (If I send you $100.00 will you buy me a cow please?)
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