Some things: there was a gecko in my bathroom last night/this morning. I just hope it doesn’t find it’s way into my bedroom!
There are birds here that sound like monkeys. The first time I heard them I was pretty sure they were monkeys but now I’m getting used to being woken by the squawk of a ‘monkey’.
The internet is being very temperamental so apologies for any lack of communication. I will of course be in contact when I can…
We had pancakes with maple syrup yesterday, very yummy!
On Saturday Fatu is going to Holland on a school trip. She will be a lot closer to home than I am! It will be a bit weird with her gone but there’s still the rest of the family to have fun with!
On the airstrip opposite the house there are rehearsals for the ‘liberation day’ parade which is on the 26th I think. There are lots of soldiers marching and a marching big band. It can be heard throughout the whole house! Apparently the President will come and give a speech. It is a public holiday so I’m sure there will be lots of celebrating going on. Yesterday apparently the President flew into Kampala using the airstrip. Security became very tight and you could not drive to the house! I expect it will be similar on Monday.
I went on my first boda (motorbike taxi) today - it wasn’t as bad as I was expecting. I was warned to hold on tight though because people fall off all the time apparently. Don’t worry, I’ll be careful! I taught Michael again today. He really is getting on well. I set him scales, bowing exercises and a study, plus doing more on his piece. I'm gonna have a rummage in the syllabus to see what grade he might be able to do.
I also did 2 hours practise and my fingers are now in pieces. But its all good :)
Bye for now. And keep in touch y'all xxx