About that Goat...

I have really enjoyed watching the goats here in Tanzania. Many are given free range, and their antics are cute and comical.

I was horrified to find out mbusi was on our Christmas menu. Since we have no refrigeration, I knew the main entre' would arrive here on hoof. Although the cooks assured me I could eat chicken, I felt bad for the goat.

Then our goat arrived. Honestly, I think the farmer must be glad to be rid of this belligerent animal! Every time I look at him, he's wrapped around a tree several times. When I go to unwrap him, he stubbornly insists on yanking me around the tree with him. After attempting to help him several times, I've come to the conclusion that this animal is too stupid to live.

Mimi kula mbusi leo! (I'm eating goat tomorrow!
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