Friday 20^th February

An uneventful  flight  got us safely to Entebbe and we had a good pick up to get us to our first nights’ accommodation Since our arrival here in Mityana yesterday lunchtime we have been busy assessing what has happened in the 10 weeks since we were last here

Ann with Bushira in a new dress at Ekiwumulo

 

At Ekiwumulo much of the embankment reinforcement has been done to reduce soil erosion and good progress has been made on starting to use the land adjacent to the school and orphanage. A lot of Cassava has been planted and this looks to be growing well along with a few yams.

Cassava staring to grow well

 Also a lot of land is being prepared ahead of anticipated rains Prior to last night there had been little rain in the last couple of months which had led to Jerry cans of water costing people 1000UgSh (about 25p) which is a huge amount for many people. Fortunately it rained heavily last night which although it kept us awake was very welcome.

The sixth house opened just last Monday for 20 new children. Beds outside waiting to be moved in.

 

At the café further finishing work has progressed and there looks to be a real possibility of formally opening the café on either Saturday 14^th or 21^st of March. He café is already working to a limited degree but there are still some teething problems to cover in the next 2 to 3 weeks. We had chilli con carne today which was good experience for the staff to manage.

Waiting for chilli con carne!

 

 

All we need now is customers!

 

On our way to the café we were reminded of the ever present danger on the roads where we saw a jack knifed lorry with trailer which had caused a serious injury to a pupil walking to school this morning.