bball

March Madness in July

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July 15th 2008
Today was much more upbeat. After my morning PE class I went to the private girls school to teach basketball. Over sixty girls are on the team. Unless someone has an academic commitment everyone is at practice, everyday. The courts are outside, as there are only two indoor courts in all of Kampala. If rain comes play continues unless there is lightening. My girls were so precious and eager to lear ... read more

Africa » Uganda » Central Region » Kampala

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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