Today began with a thunder clap so loud and long that for a moment in my haze of sleep I thought there might have been an explosion. The crashes of thunder lasted a good 15 seconds and were so loud I can only presume the storm was directly over us. Despite the pouring rain the parade appeared to be carrying on and I could just hear through the driving rain, the sound of the marching band, people talking on a mega phone and some faint cheering. I have finally found out what today actually means. Today, the 26th Jan, they are celebrating Liberation Day. This is the day when President Musevini (the current President) took over Government after being in hiding for 5 years. He took over from a corrupt President Milton Obotte in 1986. When he took over he was very popular because everyone was fed up of the corruption of the old Government so he had lots of support. He remained very popular for about the next 10 years. However apparently due to a change in policies he is losing a bit of support these days. I was precented from taking photos of the parade which shows are certian amount of paranoia by the government I think.
It did eventuly brighten up and I managed a very brief spell in the sun before the guilt crept in that I hadn't practised today and I decided I should before Orchestra at 7. The orchestra (and the practise too come to mention it!) is going really well and there were a grand total of 4 cellos today! (and only 2 violins - ha!) If the orchestra continues to grow and progress at the rate it's going its definately going to be a very successful concert in March!
So it's back to school tomorrow after a nice relaxing, long weekend...
Bye for now! X