Wednesday March 16th
This morning there was still no water but with what we had saved in buckets and plastic containers we were able to get clean and be presentable for another day.
The locals tell us that when the rains start the water goes off!! Incomprehensible! But now we know we are getting more prepared and filling spare vessels with water whenever it is on. Tonight we are in the dark!! Hysteria is setting in as we don’t know what else can happen. We are experts at getting a bath in a bucket by torch light. Please send chocolate!!
At least at work today we got through a lot of stuff. Lorraine suggested after a couple of hours that they had a move round and get some exercise to keep themselves awake. Suddenly we were given a demonstration of different types of African dances with great enthusiasm. We are managing to get some good feedback from them so that we can respond to their learning needs as working with special needs children is a new concept as they are not seen in school or the wider society.
Tom, Dick and Harry our 3 Marabou storks fly in at about 6.45 each night and keep us company standing to sleep on the top of the tree just outside the kitchen window. They disappear at day break when the sun comes up. We wonder if they join the huge group of storks at Mulago hospital.
Time for a cuppa! At least the calor gas still works. Goodnight all.
It sounds like you are having interesting times over there with the electricity/water etc!
ReplyDeleteI hope it isn't too wet for you with all the rains.
Thinking of you both
Love Jo
ooops! I forgot to tell you to pack the dry shampoo, amazinbg stuff when travelling, sorry, lol. You forget how much of a luxury water is until you don't have it. Keep collecting the stories love G x
ReplyDeleteHaving a splendid time I see !! You are not the only ones with power problems, we keep going black. Still we've got some new 'hamsters' so hopefully the lights will stay on. We do have plenty of water.
ReplyDeleteYou should get an email from Vicky, James has an interview at.....................yes Nottingham
Keep up the good work
All my love Mike xxxx
Hi girls. Really wierd watching comic relief & knowing you're in africa. Thinking of you both - take great care - & prep for a catch up when you home ... before sept!!! Check out if they want 'mainstream' stuff, or research pls. Lotsa love, Jan & Ange xx
ReplyDeleteHello you two just catching up on your latest news. What a challenge - you will never take running hot water, washing machines and electricity for granted again. And of course you will be our new computer whizz kids!!
ReplyDeleteLove Imelda x
Reading this just as I'm off for a shower - will appreciate it more than usual. Good thing there are lots of 'ups' to counteract the 'lows'. Can't help feeling a bit sad that their not so perfect little ones have to be hidden away. Hope your work opens eyes.
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