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Uganda: At the end of it all…

At the end of it all… So I write this, my final blog in Uganda sitting in Backpackers Kampala. Had a nice chilled day, visiting James and Isabel for wage, passport collection and goodbyes. Off to Garden City for a chicken tikka masala lunch, followed by arcade games in Allygators, including The Ocean Hunter, a… Continue reading Uganda: At the end of it all…

Published August 14, 2010
Categorised as Uganda, Update

Uganda: Last Days of School (Days 186 – 190)

Monday 12th July – Day 186 P6 hadn’t learn the poem so I gave them a verse each to learn instead. Then in the afternoon Paul and I rented a boda boda for 5000/= for an hour and I learnt to ride a motorbike on Lugazi homeland field. Initially Paul sat on the back with… Continue reading Uganda: Last Days of School (Days 186 – 190)

Published August 2, 2010
Categorised as Uganda, Update

Uganda: Heather’s Village (Days 170 – 185)

Saturday 26th June – Day 170 (50 days to go) We tried to leave early (ish) but were blighted by Mary wanting to make chipats for us (they were good though) The coach back was ruinously sweaty, but we made it back. Lunched in Lugazi and found out I have a chance to apply for… Continue reading Uganda: Heather’s Village (Days 170 – 185)

Published August 1, 2010
Categorised as Uganda, Update

Uganda: Heading Out East (Days 163 – 169)

Saturday 19th June – Day 163 Miraculously we managed to be up anmd rid of our guests (Sophie, Caitlin and Shaun) by 10am – our departure time for Mbale, but Boz wasn’t quite packed yet. At 11am we spoke to Joseph – he wasn’t back fromMbale, he said 12 – he wasn’t back at 12… Continue reading Uganda: Heading Out East (Days 163 – 169)

Published July 11, 2010
Categorised as Uganda, Update

Uganda: No News (Day 156 – 162)

Straddling the equator

Saturday 12th June – Day 156 Abseiling was cancelled, due to the fact everyone was a little hung over and it would takes ages to get there! So instead we chilled out at Backpackers until lunchtime when we pushed over to Garden City! Unfortunately the film listings didn’t appeal so Heather and I had drinks… Continue reading Uganda: No News (Day 156 – 162)

Published June 26, 2010
Categorised as Uganda, Update

Uganda: Double Birthday (Days 149 – 155)

Saturday 5th June – Day 149 Getting up was a struggle, but the loud drumming from somewhere on the grounds helped! Back at project we were having a visitor, who was seeing if their nephew could come and work here for a few months. By the time the boys were up and ready, it was… Continue reading Uganda: Double Birthday (Days 149 – 155)

Published June 16, 2010
Categorised as Uganda, Update

Gap Year: Kenya (Days 138 – 148)

Tuesday 25th May – Day 138 An early morning shopping trip, which included factor 50 sun cream – I wasn’t taking any chances! Incredibly the entire day was spent on the beach, simply in and out of the ocean trying to body surf the waves and when it got too much, having s soda! After… Continue reading Gap Year: Kenya (Days 138 – 148)

Published June 12, 2010
Categorised as Kenya, Uganda, Update

Uganda: The Kenny’s & Kenya! (Days 118- 137)

A bit of a catch-up, hopefully I’ll get up to date later this week. Wednesday 5th May – Day 118 Caitlin’s had her appendix removed! Getting back from Kampala after Dad’s visit, I discovered my sweets box lid ajar – and half the contents missing! Boy would this only be the start of a long… Continue reading Uganda: The Kenny’s & Kenya! (Days 118- 137)

Published June 6, 2010
Categorised as Uganda, Update

Uganda: Dad’s Visit (Days 104 – 117)

Wednesday 21st April – Day 104 Dad’s Shock and Sudden Departure My plan was to spend the next few days until Dad’s scheduled arrival on Saturday in Kampala, so spent the morning packing and adding the finishing touches to the walls. Whilst in Lugazi for lunch, I got a call from home, during which I… Continue reading Uganda: Dad’s Visit (Days 104 – 117)

Published May 17, 2010
Categorised as Uganda, Update

Uganda: Dan & Rob (Days 96 – 103)

Tuesday 13th April – Day 96 Dan and Rob’s – Almost We managed to get into Kampala at a decent hour, stoping at Nakumatt to get the boys gifts of soda and deodorant (they need it…) When we got to the taxi park, we managed to get on the bus right a way, only to… Continue reading Uganda: Dan & Rob (Days 96 – 103)

Published May 3, 2010
Categorised as Uganda, Update

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