FUNNY MONDAY: FUNNY SIGNS

While traveling, you see some funny things. 

Unusual street signs in South Africa, strange ads in Nepal and silly products in Tanzania (virgin soap?!) that shouldn't really exist, but they do, thanks to capitalism and/or some very creative marketing people. 

Here are a few more signs from recent days that seemed just a little off: 

Most places actually repair roads, instead of
putting up permanent signs alerting drivers that
the road is in a "bad state."
At least the chickens seem to like it.

How you know when it's time to fix the sign at your hotel. 

The bus driver must be big Jay-Z fan.
Either that, or the air freshener is covering something up.

We loved the clarity of this sign in Cahuita National Park.
Of course, there was garbage nearby...so we cleaned it up...
just didn't seem to be part of the area.

Homemade stop sign in town. Why not?

Want more funny signs? Check out these warnings for dangerous animals we saw in South Africa.

FUNNY MONDAY: BIRTH CONTROL? AVOID MORNING SEX, AFRICA

No one we talked to in the small village outside Jinja, Uganda, knew the origination of the intriguing "mural" above. Or, is it a billboard, graffiti, government propaganda? 

But all the stories we were told said basically the same thing--the underlying message is about reducing the birth rate. 

Depending on who you talk to, the message "Avoid morning sex, Africa," implies that people should avoid intercourse early in the day because: 

-People are less likely to use condoms in the morning.
-People should go to work instead of having sex, increasing labor output while decreasing baby output.
-After working all day, most people will be too tired for sex, thus fewer children will be born.

Who's right, who's wrong, who knows? Maybe it's none of these at all. 

Either way though, it's strangely funny...as are so many things you see in Africa. 

FUNNY MONDAY: TIGHT SECURITY AT THE TAJ MAHAL

Being one of the seven wonders of the world, it's no surprise that the Taj Mahal has some strict security measures in place. But, there were a few items on this prohibited list that we thought to be slightly amusing. Thank goodness we decided to leave our toolbox and great dane (top right) at the hotel, and were allowed inside. But, we think Waka Flocka Flame would definitely approve of the "no hands," prohibited in item number two. 

 And, no visit to the Taj would be complete without adopting a new Indian family, complete with kids and grandparents. This family, visiting the Taj for the first time, shoved their child into Kip's arms and demanded a photo. We were only too happy to oblige. Liz really hit it off with grandma, as the photo clearly shows...

FUNNY MONDAY: ADS IN POKHARA, NEPAL

There were too many funny things in Pokhara for us to select just one. Below are some advertisements around town that kept us laughing for a while.

In the US, it's a convenience store. In Pokhara, it's a "Dance Restaurant."

Fresh fish, courtesy of the headless, watch-wearing lake man.

This photo was four feet tall and hanging on the wall of a shop offering kayak trips. While interacting with the locals can be fun, this kayaker may be getting a little more than he bargained for.

PHOTOS: ANNAPURNA SANCTUARY

Words don't do justice to the stunning beauty and random hilarity delivered by a hike through the Annapurna Sanctuary. For your viewing enjoyment, below are a few photos from the trek:

Some sheep Kip befriended on the trail.

View of the Annapurna peaks from Annapurna Base Camp at 13,549 feet. The strange lines of clouds high above the peaks are caused by high winds, we're told.

Liz with her soul sisters Nada and Sim at Annapurna Base Camp.

Some very camera shy Nepalese girls. They had a great time telling Kip all the English words they knew.

No chicken, pork, or buffalo meat beyond this point of the trail. Not a high point for us non-vegetarians.

Safety first? Not in this hot water shower, powered by a propane bottle and clear plastic tube that remain in the bathroom as you shower. Shockingly, we decided to pass on the gas.

Looking forward to buying some holes at this "hole sale" provision shop.

Considering there are only four lodges in Chhomrong, this sign seems a bit dated.

A herd of goats blocks the road on our ride back to Pokhara. Their horns are painted blue to identify them to their owners. On the dashboard of our car spins a solar-powered prayer wheel. 

FUNNY MONDAY: PASSING GRASS?

While traveling around Southeast Asia for the past few months, we've met an exceptionally high number of people who speak English as well or better than we do. That said, English is a complicated language, and the meanings of certain words or phrases often get lost in translation for some non-native speakers. Take the sign above, for example--this beauty was posted on the lawn of the Patuxai, or "victory gate" in Vientiane, the capitol of Laos. We're thinking this was more what they were going for. Although, googling "passing a grass" for alternative meanings gave Liz a good laugh.