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Uganda achieved independence from the UK in 1962. The dictatorial regime of Idi AMIN (1971-79) was responsible for the deaths of some 300,000 opponents; guerrilla war and human rights abuses under Milton OBOTE (1980-85) claimed at least another 100,... [read more]
Uganda achieved independence from the UK in 1962. The dictatorial regime of Idi AMIN (1971-79) was responsible for the deaths of some 300,000 opponents; guerrilla war and human rights abuses under Milton OBOTE (1980-85) claimed at least another 100,... [read more] Blog: Nature Rules
Date: June 6th 2007
Blogging from Philly, remembering Uganda: April 26-April 29th It was time to play the tourist my last 4 days. We headed 6 hours north to explore the border between Uganda and the Congo. The itinerary is a land/water safari in Murchison Falls National Park, and on the last day a visit to the Murchison Falls. ((Facts: Murchison Falls National Park derives its name from the Murchison fa ... read more
Date: June 6th 2007
Blogging from Philly, remembering Uganda: April 26-April 29th It was time to play the tourist my last 4 days. We headed 6 hours north to explore the border between Uganda and the Congo. The itinerary is a land/water safari in Murchison Falls National Park, and on the last day a visit to the Murchison Falls. ((Facts: Murchison Falls National Park derives its name from the Murchison fa ... read more
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I began traveling in my early twenties and found that it offered a mind opening perspective of life in relation to the lives of others around the world. Since then, I have explored close to 30 different countries throughout Europe and Central America, being immersed in their cultures and customs, many of which lack the freedom of artistic creation and expression. The realization to have had so many opportunities in life, like that of an art education, continues to be the driving force behind my motivation.
Spending summers in my home town Philadelphia, time is spent as a graphic designer/ar... full info
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