In Rwanda, people travel by boat between the cities of Gisenyi, Kibuye, and Cyangugu. Trips are meant to be made everyday. We are going to have a conversation between Sano and Regero to illustrate the idea of transportation by water.
Sano
(Smiling)
(Smiling)
Ni ibihe biyaga biri mu Rwanda?
Which Lakes are there in Rwanda?
Kangabe
(Smiling too.)
(Smiling too.)
Mu Rwanda hari ibiyaga bikurikira: Kivu, Burera, Ruhondo, Muhazi, Ihema, Nasho, Sake, Mugesera na Cyohoha.
There are the following Lakes in Rwanda: Kivu, Burera, Ruhondo, Muhazi, Ihema, Nasho, Sake, Mugesera na Cyohoha.
Sano
(Softly)
(Softly)
Ikiyaga kinini kuruta ibindi ni ikihe?
Which Lake is larger than the others?
Kangabe
(Smiling)
(Smiling)
Ikiyaga kiruta ibindi ni Kivu.
Lake Kivu is the largest.
Sano
(Loudly)
(Loudly)
Ni iyihe mijyi iri ku kiyaga cya Kivu?
Which cities lie on Kivu Lake?
Kangabe
(Looking serious)
(Looking serious)
Iyo mijyi ni iyi: Gisenyi, Kibuye, na Cyangugu.
These cities are: Gisenyi, Kibuye, and Cyangugu.
Sano
(Looking in his eyes.)
(Looking in his eyes.)
Amato akora ingendo zingahe mu cyumweru?
How many trips do the commuter boats make per week?
Sano
(Relaxed)
(Relaxed)
Ibyerekeye izo ngendo nabibarizahe?
Where can I get traveling information from?
Kangabe
(With confidence.)
(With confidence.)
Ushobora kubariza mu biro by’ubukerarugendo mu Rwanda biboneka muri buri mujyi wose.
You can get the information from the Rwanda Tourism Offices located in every town.
Sano
(With satisfaction)
(With satisfaction)
Urakoze cyane. Ugire umunsi mwiza.
Thank you very much. Have a good day.
Kangabe
(He shakes his hand.)
(He shakes his hand.)
Ugire umunsi mwiza na we.
Have a good day too.
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