TUESDAY 16th February2026
The temperature is over 90 C every day plus there is some kind of nightclub in the boma opposite, playing LOUD music until,5 am every night!And the Internet has been off.......
Sunday Pat and I went to church St St Matthews Cathedral and so many friends can to greet me fortunately no one asked me to go to the front and make a speech as they usually do but Bishop George who was present greeted me like an old friend and everyone clapped. Afterwards I was able .to make an appointment with Mama Joyce the bishops wife and so today I will be meeting her and the Mothers union ladies.
In the afternoon Sallie and PaT and I were driven to Ziwa rhino sanctuary where Sallie had tea with Angie and Johannes who founded and run the sanctuary. They now have 10 young rhinos and 3 breeding pairs. Johannes is terminally ill with cancer so do pray for them.
Meanwhile Pat and I were taken - after hours - to see a resting goup of 4 female rhinos. The time but theRanger was very knowledgeable and after a while the rhinos got up one by one and walked off grazing on the new grass, sprouting after the land had been burned
Tuesday, 16 February 2016
Saturday, 13 February 2016
Second installment part two
Slept from 6 pm to 8am on Thursday.
Breakfast of omelette and pineapple at Annet's then Pat,Annet and and I jumped in to Godfrey's taxi and went to the Craft Market where we met Dorothy Mugenyi and after buying sun hsts (I had forgotten mine and Pat wanted one that shaded the back of her neck) we asked some guys at a stall that sold touristy pictures if they knew of a famous old artist named Katangole.
One young man came forward and said his name was Katangole.That may be but he was much too young to be the classically trained guy we sought . Young Katangole Sunday then said he could contact the son of Katangole Wasswa who could paint in the style of his father.
We went back later and the son had found a small painting that did resemble Katangole Wasswa's work but I am not sure if it is an original...........
In the evening I cooked pancakes - a little late but Annet as a good Christian was keen to taste. oh dear - a bad workmen blames his tools but in an unfamiliar kitchen without the precise tools the pancakes would not flip - much to young Joseph's disappointment! tasted O.K though! Then we played the game of Jenga which I had bought for Joseph. A great success!
FRIDAY morning our journey to Masindi was delayed a little be
Whilst Godfrey bought meat to take to Courtview Hotel.Eventually we set of with all 4 suitcases for Masindi
Breakfast of omelette and pineapple at Annet's then Pat,Annet and and I jumped in to Godfrey's taxi and went to the Craft Market where we met Dorothy Mugenyi and after buying sun hsts (I had forgotten mine and Pat wanted one that shaded the back of her neck) we asked some guys at a stall that sold touristy pictures if they knew of a famous old artist named Katangole.
One young man came forward and said his name was Katangole.That may be but he was much too young to be the classically trained guy we sought . Young Katangole Sunday then said he could contact the son of Katangole Wasswa who could paint in the style of his father.
We went back later and the son had found a small painting that did resemble Katangole Wasswa's work but I am not sure if it is an original...........
In the evening I cooked pancakes - a little late but Annet as a good Christian was keen to taste. oh dear - a bad workmen blames his tools but in an unfamiliar kitchen without the precise tools the pancakes would not flip - much to young Joseph's disappointment! tasted O.K though! Then we played the game of Jenga which I had bought for Joseph. A great success!
FRIDAY morning our journey to Masindi was delayed a little be
Whilst Godfrey bought meat to take to Courtview Hotel.Eventually we set of with all 4 suitcases for Masindi
Friday, 27 March 2015
FRIDAY 27th March 2025
Arrived home this morning and Daniel met Pat and me at Heathrow after an uncomfortable flight. We both were tired and my shoulder was very painful still, a month after I fell so heavily.
It has been a stressful week, ever since I found out on Monday that I have been the victim of fraud and money has been taken out of my account, apparently by people both in The States and India. I was in a panic that I would not be able to have enough cash to pay for the 4 minibuses to take the P7s to Murchison Falls Game Park or to pay the Park entrance fees,the launch fee or the Park Ranger Guides but Sallie has allowed me to pay her, for the supper,breakfast and lunch we gave the schoolchildren, teachers and drivers during the educational trip,from here now I am back.
The educational Trip was a great success and Teacher Sarah was in her element!The children enjoyed my pre-trip lessons about Conservation and made me laugh with some of their answers to my questions beforehand. We were lucky to see lions and elephants and giraffe on our Game Drive and crocodiles,hippos monitor lizards as well as many birds on the launch ride on the Nile. The sight of the Murchison Falls is amazing!
Arrived home this morning and Daniel met Pat and me at Heathrow after an uncomfortable flight. We both were tired and my shoulder was very painful still, a month after I fell so heavily.
It has been a stressful week, ever since I found out on Monday that I have been the victim of fraud and money has been taken out of my account, apparently by people both in The States and India. I was in a panic that I would not be able to have enough cash to pay for the 4 minibuses to take the P7s to Murchison Falls Game Park or to pay the Park entrance fees,the launch fee or the Park Ranger Guides but Sallie has allowed me to pay her, for the supper,breakfast and lunch we gave the schoolchildren, teachers and drivers during the educational trip,from here now I am back.
The educational Trip was a great success and Teacher Sarah was in her element!The children enjoyed my pre-trip lessons about Conservation and made me laugh with some of their answers to my questions beforehand. We were lucky to see lions and elephants and giraffe on our Game Drive and crocodiles,hippos monitor lizards as well as many birds on the launch ride on the Nile. The sight of the Murchison Falls is amazing!
Monday, 23 March 2015
MONDAY 23rd March 23rd 2015
We had such a lovely evening last night after spending almost 4 hours at The Cathedral.Think I managed to send a PIC of The Omukama and his wife - poet went off just as I was about to post!
Bishop George and his wife Joyce arrived promptly at 6:30pm for dinner here at the hotel. A few moments earlier,Christine Kaheru had arrived.She had lost her husband last year when I was visiting and I attended his burial.So last night,I insisted that Christine join us for dinner.I was so glad I did insist,because, although she was very quiet, as they left she thanked both Sallie and me profusely and said it was so nice to b
e invited out.
Bishop George was on good form and entertained us with anecd otes of his visit to The States last month. I repeated my promise to organise a trip to London for him to attend an ALPHA course at Holy Trinity Brompton.
This morning has not been good: I went to the bank to get the final tranche of cash for The Trip to Murchison tomorrow, and the ATM swallowed my card. I have spent all morning at Barclay's as it appears I am the victim of fraud and my account has been accessed both from India and U.S!!!!!!
Must publish this and then go to school to organise the mattresses for the P7s to sleep on, ready for. An early start in the morning!
We had such a lovely evening last night after spending almost 4 hours at The Cathedral.Think I managed to send a PIC of The Omukama and his wife - poet went off just as I was about to post!
Bishop George and his wife Joyce arrived promptly at 6:30pm for dinner here at the hotel. A few moments earlier,Christine Kaheru had arrived.She had lost her husband last year when I was visiting and I attended his burial.So last night,I insisted that Christine join us for dinner.I was so glad I did insist,because, although she was very quiet, as they left she thanked both Sallie and me profusely and said it was so nice to b
Bishop George was on good form and entertained us with anecd otes of his visit to The States last month. I repeated my promise to organise a trip to London for him to attend an ALPHA course at Holy Trinity Brompton.
This morning has not been good: I went to the bank to get the final tranche of cash for The Trip to Murchison tomorrow, and the ATM swallowed my card. I have spent all morning at Barclay's as it appears I am the victim of fraud and my account has been accessed both from India and U.S!!!!!!
Must publish this and then go to school to organise the mattresses for the P7s to sleep on, ready for. An early start in the morning!
SUNDAY 22nd MARCH 2015
Pat and I met missionary Janine outside St.Matthew's cathedral just after 10am this morning in time to attend the Thanksgiving Service attended by the Omukama of Bunyoro! It seems that we were giving thanks for the life of Omukama (king) Solomon - apparently someone had tried to poison him and also to fundraise for the new cathedral, started by the now Archbishop Stanley a few years ago. What with the singing and prayers and communion (Bishop George presiding and giving a sermon based on King David & his psalms) and finally the auction of gifts in order to raise money we left the cathedral about 2pm!
And we came back to the hotel to fin
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Pat and I met missionary Janine outside St.Matthew's cathedral just after 10am this morning in time to attend the Thanksgiving Service attended by the Omukama of Bunyoro! It seems that we were giving thanks for the life of Omukama (king) Solomon - apparently someone had tried to poison him and also to fundraise for the new cathedral, started by the now Archbishop Stanley a few years ago. What with the singing and prayers and communion (Bishop George presiding and giving a sermon based on King David & his psalms) and finally the auction of gifts in order to raise money we left the cathedral about 2pm!
And we came back to the hotel to fin
Friday, 20 March 2015
FRIDAY 20th March 2025
Happiness is having a strong Internet!
Have been unable to publish my blog for ,3 days but this evening I seem to be in business!
The important news is that when I began to confirm arrangements for the trip to Murchison Falls there was no room on the River Launch and the alternative was 10 times more expensive! Kittens! Luckily Sallies Receptionist was able to help me phone around and find out about reductions for educational trips and so we have had to rearrange days. Instead of travelling on Saturday we shall go to the Game park on Tuesday at s greatly reduced rate.
The children will sleep on borrowed mattresses at school over Monday night and we shall set off at 6am Tuesday to catch the launch at 9am.Then we shall do a Game Drive in the late afternoon.
Sallie's cook, Patrick has devised devised a great menu for the group,: posho\rice with beef stew for dinner. then hard boiled egg mendazi and a banana plus tea for breakfast and finally chicken and chips for lunch in the park!
Today we had another sewing session with the P5s who have been really excited.
Happiness is having a strong Internet!
Have been unable to publish my blog for ,3 days but this evening I seem to be in business!
The important news is that when I began to confirm arrangements for the trip to Murchison Falls there was no room on the River Launch and the alternative was 10 times more expensive! Kittens! Luckily Sallies Receptionist was able to help me phone around and find out about reductions for educational trips and so we have had to rearrange days. Instead of travelling on Saturday we shall go to the Game park on Tuesday at s greatly reduced rate.
The children will sleep on borrowed mattresses at school over Monday night and we shall set off at 6am Tuesday to catch the launch at 9am.Then we shall do a Game Drive in the late afternoon.
Sallie's cook, Patrick has devised devised a great menu for the group,: posho\rice with beef stew for dinner. then hard boiled egg mendazi and a banana plus tea for breakfast and finally chicken and chips for lunch in the park!
Today we had another sewing session with the P5s who have been really excited.
Tuesday, 17 March 2015
Tuesday 17 the March 2015
The picture is of Fridah teaching P2 yesterday.
Had a good nights sleep: first it was s religious convention , blaring out music and sermons late into the night and then a so called Trades Fair with drinking and dancing until 4 am from the pop up bar! Luckily all was quiet snd a bit cooler under the fsn last nightThe temperature is hitting 35.6C and no sign of rain still. Pat and I walked to the Bank and then to buy photocopying paper,battery and crayons for my lesson on Animal Conservation this afternoon,at 9:30am this morning and just had to stop off St Travellers Corner on the way back to the hotel ,to have a cold soda, with sweat pouring off us.
Pat returned to Masindi yesterday,having had a disappointing trip to Kisoro and the mountain gorillas of that region: she developed a bad tummy and a cold which not only made her feel weak but of course you are not allowed near the gorillas if you have such infections.
Now I must go and photocopy ,42 copiesvof diagrams and maps for my lesson.I am so thankful that we have Internet and power!
Had a good nights sleep: first it was s religious convention , blaring out music and sermons late into the night and then a so called Trades Fair with drinking and dancing until 4 am from the pop up bar! Luckily all was quiet snd a bit cooler under the fsn last nightThe temperature is hitting 35.6C and no sign of rain still. Pat and I walked to the Bank and then to buy photocopying paper,battery and crayons for my lesson on Animal Conservation this afternoon,at 9:30am this morning and just had to stop off St Travellers Corner on the way back to the hotel ,to have a cold soda, with sweat pouring off us.
Pat returned to Masindi yesterday,having had a disappointing trip to Kisoro and the mountain gorillas of that region: she developed a bad tummy and a cold which not only made her feel weak but of course you are not allowed near the gorillas if you have such infections.
Now I must go and photocopy ,42 copiesvof diagrams and maps for my lesson.I am so thankful that we have Internet and power!
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