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| 23rd August 2008 bmore | education - From: High Emotions Very good questions. Education is a high priority in Uganda and is considered a precious privilege. I found this attitude from the youngest child to the most senior adult I met. The answer to your second and third questions is simply poverty, poverty like I have never seen before. Many communities create self-contained schools for the early primary grades. After three or four years families can not afford the secondary fee to attend public school. So many American families take for granted what these people fight to obtain, free and accessible education. |
| 21st August 2008 kasango Shaban | question - From: High Emotions 1. What attitude do children have towards education? 2. which obstacles prevent children from going to school? 3. What challenges do parents face in taking their children to school? |
| 27th July 2008 Kev | - From: London Hey Charlie. So now you have gained the greatest education that life could ever present you. I envisage that your days of taking even the most basic of privilages are behind you. Thank you for helping to spread the word. THIS IS A POLITICAL AGENDA! I wonder how our western leaders would sleep if witnessed these scenes of horror. It ALL boils down to political will... Its fantastic that people like you, i and the thousands of other volunteers can travel to Africa and contribute to improving the lives of these truely amazing people. Thanks for helping man! |
| 25th July 2008 deirdre | Flowers - From: London So happy to hear you sampled fish and chips. The flowers hanging from the buildings remind me of Dublin. The people in the British Isles know how to garden. Of course, all that rain helps. Can't wait to see you. |
| 24th July 2008 Estelle | Glad to see you are safely on your way back - From: London Charlie, I know this has been a real experience for you, but I would like to thank you for sharing it with all of us. Your blog and pictures said it all ... not only informative but interesting and educational. Welcome back! |
| 24th July 2008 jane | I feel like I've been to Uganda and London - From: London Charlie, you should try travel writing as your next career! |
| 23rd July 2008 Marie | Coaching - From: On To Gulu Charlie, Wow they will let anyone coach won't they!!!! Thanks for getting me on the blog. Incredible. Take care of yourself. Marie |
| 22nd July 2008 kenneth Oringo | Go on Charlie - From: Closure I will not stop thanking you for what you are doing.Charlie if every body was like you,the world would be very different (I mean good to live in).Please never give up. |
| 22nd July 2008 kenneth Oringo | You are real - From: My Destination Charlie.It takes one who has a great heart to do this.You are for real and hope you continue. |
| 21st July 2008 Lindsay | - From: My Destination Charlie, thank you for your vivid stories and photos! I feel like I am experiencing some of this with you - real life like we never see or feel it. Much Love, Linds |
| 21st July 2008 Daniella | Speechless... - From: My Destination Your stories are so moving...I get chills as if I'm there seeing what you're seeing! So AWESOME!!! |
| 21st July 2008 marty | Your gifts............ - From: My Destination Your description brought tears to my eyes, Charlie. How percious are the gifts of time and talent you have given, and how much more you have gotten in return. That bus you described is like the ones I rode up country in Kenya, when I was 9 months pregnant with my first child. Yesterday in Meeting I described what you were doing and asked my Friends to hold you in the light. |
| 19th July 2008 deirdre | E-A-G-G-L-E-S! - From: On To Gulu Glad you set the record straight on Philadelphia's teams. Once again, the pictures tell an amazing story. We take so much for granted. |
| 19th July 2008 john | LRA - From: How Precious Life Is Thats just what those assholes from the LRA have done for years. And I don't understand why after all those years the Ugandan, Sudanese or Congolese Army still have not catched Kony and other officers of the LRA. You need to know that Kony is actualy hiding in Sudan and sometimes Congo. They even have been in the Central African Republic also. When I was in Uganda in 2006/2007 I talked with Ugandan soldiers about Kony and how it is possible that they don't catch him. But all of them kept quiet. As a Belgian warrant officer I can't understand that. And in my opinion its president Museveni himself who don't want to catch Kony. I'm very proud about what Els De Temmerman, who is a Belgian and who works for a Ugandan newspaper, has done for the child soldiers in Northern Uganda. |
| 19th July 2008 Kevin Murphy | Sounds like you're settling in.... - From: Uganda Spirit Hey Charlie. Sounds like the magic of Uganda has taken a grip of you're heart and soul. What an amazing feeling!!! There are no words to begin to describe it! It's fantastic that you are taking everything in.....It will benefit you for the rest of your life. Stay safe and God bless you. |
| 17th July 2008 Daniella | Wow... - From: How Precious Life Is This story gave me chills...what the women from that orphanage who were picked among the "most beautiful" must have gone thru...my imagination won't even let me imagine what happened to them. You are educating me with every story and every picture u post...keep them coming! Love you!!! :) |
| 16th July 2008 Elando | incredible - From: Uganda Spirit wow..i cant believe you're experiencing this..makes me really appreciate how fortunate i've been..love u and keep up the work jordan |
| 15th July 2008 deirdre | how high can you jump? - From: March Madness in July I can't imagine why they didn't believe you are Michael Jordan. Take care as you travel north. |
| 15th July 2008 Marty | Excruciating joy - From: March Madness in July It must be excruciating for you to leave a country and its people you whom you have come to love. You can be happy that you have spread some hope and a sport which children can play and enjoy long after you have gone. |
| 15th July 2008 Betty Lindley | What an inspiration - From: March Madness in July Thanks Charlie for including me in your adventure, it is something I wish all of us,including the SOTF learners, could exprience first hand. I hope you will speak to our adult GED class in the fall about the experience. |
| 14th July 2008 clare | spirit indeed - From: Uganda Spirit It is like watching a movie, Charlie! You need to get into some shots and then I will really be in shock :) You will need to ease back into the American culture when you get back...people here will probably piss you off at first...oh how much is taken for granted! |
| 14th July 2008 clare | here...take some enery :) - From: High Emotions Hey Charlie... I cannot imagine even thru the pix how displaced I would feel!!! What an experience you are having! I feel lucky to work with you!! You have so much to offer in Philadelphia...the children are fortunate to have you! I love the pix...they capture so much! Cant wait to see more. I'm sending super well-wishes to you so you can maintain your positive energy high...they are feeding off of it!! :) |
| 14th July 2008 Bettyann | - From: Uganda Spirit Hi Charlie, Thank you so much for including me on the blog, this is fabulous! I am enjoying every step of your trip. What a wonderful life experience. Stay safe. |
| 14th July 2008 Tony | Unbelievable - From: Uganda Spirit I guess it really makes us feel fortunate to have such things as - electricity. I don't know how someone can not be changed by the experience, I'm hoping that you sent your travelblog to all the other Educators because this is amazing. And the photos are amazing as well bmore! |
| 14th July 2008 deirdre | hooray for vegetables - From: Uganda Spirit Green beans...is there anything they can't do? Did the lady who threw the onion hit or miss? Can't stop looking at these amazing pictures. |
| 14th July 2008 Carolyn Davis | When you're in Gulu... - From: Uganda Spirit Hey Charlie: I'm enjoying reading your blog. When you get to Gulu, be sure to visit Abitimo Odongkara, who owns UNIFAT school (I think on Airport Rd.), and Jennifer Anyayo, the young war victim I brought to Philly and DC for medical treatment. She would love to see someone from here. Please give both of them my best and have fun in the north. |
| 14th July 2008 Daniella | Cool - From: Uganda Spirit Wow...they are keeping you busy over there! The kids are so beautiful and it looks like you have a fun bunch to work with! I started laughing at the picture of the woman who threw an onion at you lol... |
| 14th July 2008 Crystal Baltimore | WOW - From: Uganda Spirit All I can say is WOW!!! You are doing a great service. Please let me know what I can do to help you in your action plan when you return. I keep trying to figure out what I can do to make my life more meaningful - I think you can help me as well. Love you. |
| 14th July 2008 jane | Stock up on the spinach, dude - From: Uganda Spirit We don't want you getting sick. And those kids need you. Take care of yourself!!!!! You're doing a great job.... |
| 11th July 2008 Kev Murphy | - From: High Emotions Hi Charlie. I hope that the culture shock has not affected you too badly. When you get to work with the kids, things will be easier for you! Their smiling faces and laughter can raise any spirit beyond any boundary... I am coming to Uganda on 10th August so we may even get a chance to speak. Conditions in Gulu may be more difficult for you to accept. Only telling you so that you can prepare your mind. Just remember that, by your actions, YOU are having a positive impact on their lives.. Stay safe man. Kev |
| 11th July 2008 Daniella | So beautiful - From: High Emotions Daddy, it's just like the video we were watching...everyone is so beautiful and their faces tell a story. Wow; the pics blew me away!!! |
| 11th July 2008 Daniella | Yay, you're there! - From: Arrival Glad you got in safely...this is so awesome! The brief conversation you had before boarding is a small glimpse of what you're going to get while you are there for the next two months...can't wait to hear what happens next. Love you Daddy!!! |
| 10th July 2008 India | Living Graciously - From: Arrival WOW. . . .It feel as though your blog pulls me from my urban reality to a place of gracious thoughts. Thanks for sharing this experience with us b/c it broadens my daily view of the world, and yet keeps me connected. Be safe in your travels. P.S. How is the food and water situation? |
| 10th July 2008 Crystal Bmore | Keep it coming - From: Arrival I am loving this. I have never been a part of a blog before and this is truly great. Thank you for doing it. Enjoy and be safe. Love ya. |
| 10th July 2008 marty | I can relate - From: Arrival Your photos brought back wonderful memories of my time in East Africa. The beauty of the people is beyond words. |
| 10th July 2008 Estelle | Glad you arrived safely - From: Arrival Charlie .. This is a one in a lifetime experience! You are blessed to be a part of it. Thanks for sharing with everyone. Keep it coming. |
| 9th July 2008 APRIL BUSH | GLAD YOU ARRIVED SAFELY - From: Jolly Ole' London HELLO, GLAD TO SEE YOU ARRIVED SAFELY. GIVE A WAVE TO THE ROYALS FOR ME. CONTINUE SAFE JOURNEY. |
| 8th July 2008 deirdre | London indeed ! - From: Jolly Ole' London Did you sample any fish and chips? Glad you made it safely across the pond. |
| 8th July 2008 Elando | Rubbish - From: Jolly Ole' London im jealous man..glad u made it to the foreign land safe and sound..tell harry potter i said whats up..love u dad..b safe |
| 8th July 2008 Daniella | YAY - From: Jolly Ole' London This is so cool...I totally wish I would have done this when I was in Italy...don't they have some good chocolate in London??? Yeah, bring some of that back for me (j/k lol)! Hope you have safe travels to your next destination, love you dad! |
| 8th July 2008 Tony | Buy something - or not - From: Jolly Ole' London Doesn't it suck to have a weak dollar!!!?!?! I always imagine going places where you could buy a massage, a dinner or room service for like a BUCK! I guess not! Anyway, take pictures and post em', can you do that on here?? Or if you're bored take 100's of pictures of the airport and I can turn it into a 3D model!! Anyway, safe travels Charlie!! |
| 8th July 2008 Jane | Tally ho, Charlie! - From: Jolly Ole' London Glad everything is going well. Hope you catch a glimpse of London during the lay over. Keep the posts coming. |
| 8th July 2008 Tony | Buy something - or not - From: Jolly Ole' London Unlike the brits that come to Florida and spend like it was going out of style, I feel for you and our dollar!! I always imagine going places and paying a dollar for a big meal, a long massage or room service!!! Safe travels Charlie, how exciting! |
| 7th July 2008 India | Amazing. . . - From: anticipation Charlie your sense of adventure and zest for life leads you many places. Enjoy and share your gift with others! My prayers are with you. |
| 5th July 2008 Kev | Best of luck - From: anticipation If Uganda is half as kind to you as it continues to be to me, you will find it a life experience that will be difficult to match. Please remember to savour every moment!!! To Charlies family and friends...Support him all the way. Speaking from experience, Charlies generousity of heart will have a life long and positive impact on every child he helps in Uganda(beyond anything you can ever comprehend), not to mention his own life... Be with him every step of the way!! |
| 5th July 2008 Katie | excited - From: anticipation I am so excited and happy for you. I cant wait to read and see your pics. Miss ya |
| 3rd July 2008 Carolyn Davis | Let the fun - and satisfaction - begin - From: anticipation Hi Charlie: I'm delighted you're on your way. I guarantee you'll find it to be one of the most amazing experiences of your life. If the TKL guys in Gulu are the ones I met, please give them my best wishes. I look forward to reading about your adventures. |
| 3rd July 2008 Daniella Baltimore | Back to the Motherland - From: anticipation Daddy, you know my palms are sweaty and my knees are shakey...my dad is going to Africa for two months...even though my nerves tend to make me paranoid, I am so happy for you...this is going to be one of those experiences very few get to live out and your words will not be able to describe all of the natural beauty you willl see. I can't wait to see pictures and talk about the people you met...be safe out there with the gorillas (just pretend they are uglier versions of Elando...lol) I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| 3rd July 2008 Betty Lindley | Fantastic! - From: anticipation What a wonderful opportunity, can't wait to hear more. |
| 3rd July 2008 Mike Connor | Good Luck!! - From: anticipation Best of luck on the trip. We'll miss you. |
| 2nd July 2008 Anna McGlynn | - From: anticipation its great you started a weblog for your trip! i am very excited for you. |
| 2nd July 2008 Jane Connor | Bon Voyage, Charlie! - From: anticipation So glad you're doing this blog. It will be fun to follow "The Adventures of Charlie in Africa"! We're so excited for you! |
| 1st July 2008 Crystal Baltimore | Your Trip - From: anticipation I want to hear all about it. I want to live it thru you, so I know you will do an excellent job of telling it. Love you and be safe!!! |
