village life

"Mzungu, mzungu..."

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April 2nd 2007
Friday March 30, 2007 * Apologies if I am repeating some of what Celeste wrote in the previous blog Village life We have been living in the village for 4 ½ weeks know, yes time does fly. In this short period of time we have both grown to feel more and more comfortable and familiar with our surroundings. Our hut has acquired a handy bookshelf a few wall hangings and a mirror. We have work ... read more

Africa » Uganda

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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 100,0... ... read more