Olyotya Uganda

Luganda is a major language  in Uganda.  The folks at the Real Uganda have passed along a few words and phrases, 

Olyotya, pronounced ol-lee-o-tee-uh (really fast) means "how are you?"

Olyotya Uganda? is the question I seem to be asking myself as I prepare for this trip.  Not just how are you, but what are    you? And where might I fit in? 

Matooke is a staple food, basically a green banana. I understand I'll be eating a lot of matooke. Don't I always complain     there aren't enough good ethnic restaurants on the Cod?  Matooke, here I come.....