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After the rain yesterday afternoon we have had a dry night. We are in the hills and it is much colder here than in Jinja. I am grateful for the quilt on the bed and on my jumper. Graham and Jane have morning prayers and a staff meeting, so they stop by at the guestContinue reading “Monday – journey’s end”

After our late arrival on Saturday, we had a lovely meal Graham and Jane (my Doctor friends from Sheffield). Jane knows that I have a sweet tooth and even made a cake (the housekeeper made it really, but it is the thought that counts). It was a long drive and the bed is comfy soContinue reading “Lazy Sunday”

I am lying in bed in Kisiizi hosital guest house, where I have travelled to visit Graham and Jane, GPs from Sheffield who are helping set up mental health and addiction services. It has been a long day. Rachel had got up early to have breakfast with me, the bags were packed, William was hereContinue reading “Saturday – Kisiizi”

A day surprises and mixed emotions. I am due to visit Edison, the Director of Nile Vocational Institute. He has phoned to say that he has to go to Kampala, so can we bring the meeting forward to 10:15. Having learned from our Wednesday experience I ask the Boda Boda to take the road bridgeContinue reading “Last Friday”

A beautiful morning, so I decide to walk into town for our meeting with Harris Nambutebi (no I did not know Harris could be a girl’s name either) the local Amplify Change Project Manager. She is based in Mukono, which is at least an hour away by minivan taxi, Christine and mercy were impressively onContinue reading “Thursday”

Slept well, but quite tired after yesterday’s travels. It is a beautiful morning with no hint of the heavy rain from last night. I wanted a change from omelette, so was adventurous and went for the fish goujon’s and aubergine bake (the Paradise catering menu is still mystery to me even after all these years).Continue reading “Wednesday”

Families are very important. Pastor Alfred wanted to show us where he grew up and to visit his Mother, who is in her eighties and recently had a stoke. The village is some 2 hours drive East, almost half way to the Kenyan boarder. A friend and neighbour agreed to drive is. Rachel and IContinue reading “Tuesday travels”

Monday We had a lazy Sunday, but were back in business mode today as we had interviews to recruit a new child outreach coordinator. The walk through the slum always has surprises. Today I liked the ducklings paddling in a very muddy puddle in the middle of the path. Rachel had the honour of beingContinue reading “Monday – interviews”

Nile Baptist Church this morning. It was loud. After lunch coffee at Igar’s Watched the football on the way back to the hotel. Saw the sun set over the Nile.