Monthly Archives: October 2011

It is amazing how quickly two weeks can pass when you are having fun whilst challenging your emotions and getting out of your comfort zone. Our time in Uganda has finished for the majority – James and Michelle are staying … Continue reading →

By Veronique After a night of garlic vapour emission for some of us, we started our long journey to Kampala at 8am. Unlike Richard’s ‘flying coach’, we departed on time but Joseph is adamant his bus is not equipped to … Continue reading →

By James The final day of coaching in Masindi began with the team saying farewell to our tutor Richard who was flying home today. Before leaving, Richard presented each of the self-named NCG (non-coaching group!!) of Michelle, Hannah and Graham … Continue reading →

By Veronika The morning came early. Too early for some of us who couldn’t sleep due to the assault on the senses that was our visit to the local watering holes and a dancing establishment. After a quick breakfast we … Continue reading →

By Michelle Breakfast seems to be the only let down of our new hotel, lack of choice but good food, so mustn’t grumble. Graham liberated a bunch of bananas from breakfast, so we could eat them at lunch. We have … Continue reading →

By Hannah Hello everyone greetings from Murchison Falls National Park. A special hello to Matt, Phoebe and Owen. Today we went on Safari and it is my pleasure to guide you through the best wildlife that Uganda has to offer. … Continue reading →

By Graham Today we left Jinja at 7am and headed north towards our next coaching destination Masindi but first we had a scheduled day excursion to Murchinson Falls National Park (paid for by the volunteers, not the charity!). The journey … Continue reading →

By Alan. Finally persuaded to put digit to keyboard. It’s our last full day at Jinja, at the nessun dorma Paradise on the Nile. Those who managed to sleep were awakened to heavy rain, which ultimately stopped play, or even … Continue reading →

By Mike After a lot of organising and excitement, three of our team, Hannah, Graham and Yusuf, left Jinja for Kampala to watch the African Cup qualifying football match between Uganda and Kenya. In the meantime, the rest of us … Continue reading →

By Michelle After such an emotionally draining day yesterday, we were back to coaching today. Yesterday had reminded us of why we were here and the importance of helping to spread the awareness of HIV/AIDS through our cricket coaching and … Continue reading →