Monthly Archives: October 2010
Some fine art slotted into my party weekend.
Last night I attended an Art Exhibition. It was part of a long litany events that this weekend has planned for me, starting with a surreal but decadent parents only school event that involved dressing up circa James Bond Casino … Continue reading
I nearly stepped on a rat and other stories.
Things I nearly stepped on while walking: A very large dead rat. It was as long as it’s very long tail; it had been driven over and was lying in a pool of its own squelched blood. Its mouth was … Continue reading
Filed under Being brave, Kampala, Miss Teacher
Struck by limelight
The holiday clothes have been washed, ironed and folded and those Zebra bums are now a sunny memory. So back to school for another 8 weeks. It will be an exciting one…testing, exams, reports, projects but who cares about all that … Continue reading
Filed under Family Stuff, Kampala
Another trip into the Wild
It really is quite magnificent to get into a car and drive across Uganda to see both wild animals and extraordinary wild open spaces. To look across the wide savannah and say “ This is Africa”, to have to stop … Continue reading
Filed under Family Stuff, Uganda
Quiet Please
I have been let out of Camp Hormone, albeit briefly for a week’s respite. I am so happy that I can take a whole week off and come back refreshed and hopefully a more inspiring teacher. We can’t leave our … Continue reading
Filed under Family Stuff, Miss Teacher
Thanksgiving Uganda Style
The leaves might not be turning and the ski is an equatorial blue rather than the crisp blue of a Canadian autumn but we still decided to honour and celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving. I love this holiday; the fact that … Continue reading
Filed under Family Stuff, I love food
Come walk with me
So let’s start at the very beginning. This is very a small shop that I pass at the start of my walk. Notice the gorgeous early morning light, the men making their early morning deliveries. Blue skies, billboards, traffic. This … Continue reading
Filed under Uganda
Where have I been? On Mars?
( Photo:Trooper walks to school) Yes I know I have been quiet. Things at Camp Hormone however have been busy and that has been stealing my attention and time away from all the fun over here at 3limes. So what … Continue reading
Filed under I have two girls
More from the How did you find me? files.
Street pedicure This is a common feature of Kampala streets. Men carrying small boxes filled with clippers, scissors, nail polish and a pumice stone are often hailed down by young girls. A small stool is presented, the girl sits down … Continue reading
Filed under Kampala, Photography, Trinidad & Tobago
