Mbale said ‘Kwaheri’ to two of the team. Jamie’s experience and facilitation of all we have done so far is combined with an intellectual handling of the locals that we have learnt to be a great asset to the more challenging aspects of the adventure. 300 children played in the Schools Festival and 200 watched from the stand. The three cows fielded at silly mid on for most of the group stage. The Ugandan cricketer is a nimble fielder, powerful bowler and has a good eye for the gaps in the field. I am told this is evident throughout the structure of their national cricket.
Their enthusiasm in Mbale was very heartening and Muzungu’s are appreciated when they come with the heart as CWB does.
Manu intrigues me – our Coach who has played many time for the national team. He has overcome challenges that have made him grasp any opportunities within the game of cricket and has the skill and athleticism any international cricketer would be proud of.
And so to Tororo a peaceful small town that we hope will continue the magnificent work we have done so far. BBC Radio 1 were here a few weeks ago and were building a hospital for Red Nose Day. On arrival we swam in a pool at a nearby hotel and Jackson, Manu and Waka have now learnt to all swim, having never done a width previously, with confidence under the coaching of John and myself. They are fast learners and we will remember their energy, warmth and knowledge as that of great impact on this trip. Each can swim with relative ease now. They each have a story that is probably unimaginably difficult but remain buoyant and enthusiastic without reservation – the story of Uganda in many aspects. Tomorrow is teacher training with fewer numbers than both Soroti and Mbale but we pushing ourselves to enjoy and complete this amazing experience. Best wishes, TK
