Go in the stomach of an elephant

A friend recently left for the States and I heard one of the Zanaki translators say to him as a good-bye "ogeende muunda ye enzugu". Which of course, naturally means "go in the stomach of an elephant".

This is a traditional way of saying 'safe travels' to someone you are close to and really care about!

The elephant can't be killed easily by any other animal so in this language group it is the ultimate symbol of safety and security. Telling someone to travel in its stomach, well, how incredibly secure and safe must that be!

This post won't be that long, I just want to wish you all a great Christmas week and hope that you will all 'go in the stomach of an elephant' wherever you may travel during this holiday season!