A Traveler's Generic Phrase Book and Novel

by Shirley B. Trew

Friday, March 30, 2012


POST #22—BOAT TRIP

Does the boat leave from here?
When does the next boat leave?
I don't think he works here.
Is that man a policeman/soldier/priest/captain/construction worker?

Everyone else is standing at that little window.
Ask that man in the uniform.
Is there anyone here who speaks English?
How much does it cost?
Is that in bongoes or dollars?

How long does the boat trip take?
                  He says it depends on the wind.
                  He says it depends on the engines.
                  He says it depends on the cargo.
                  He says it depends on the tides.
When does the boat leave?
                  He says it depends on the wind.
                  He says it depends on the repairs.
                  He says it depends on the loading.
                  He says it depends on the tides.
                  He says it depends on who wins the election.

When will the boat arrive at (port)?

He says it depends on the wind/currents/engine/tides/loading/ repairs/who wins the election.

I'm not feeling so good.
Is there a bathroom on this boat?
Where is the bathroom, please?
Have you seen a waste basket around here anywhere?

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