The Royal Wedding has not passed us by completely here. It has been rather nice not having all the palaver that has been in England. Malcolm for one did not miss any of that (although he can still remember what he was doing and wearing when Charles and Diana got married – and it wasn’t watching it!!) Sadly there was one of our regular power cuts during the ceremony. But as soon as the power was restored the computer at Potters Village was turned on so that the English women (Ruth and Ellie) could catch up on most important matters, such as the wedding dress Kate was wearing, and what the bridesmaids looked like. Malcolm concentrated on doing the month’s accounts.
Easter in Uganda is a traditional time for baptising children. On Monday the Rev Victor invited us to the baptism of one of his grandchildren at the Cathedral. Malcolm went (as Irene was continuing her computer training course). The service was in Rufumbira which meant Malcolm did not really understand what was going on (so he spent time ‘entertaining’ a young child, who also did not seem to know what was happening). There were at least 15 babies being baptised, as well as several older children and some adults, so he is still not sure which one was Victor’s grandson. After the ceremony we were invited with about 60 others to a meal in Victor’s pleasant and picturesque garden, which is like a little bit of England. 
Unfortunat
ely there has been another murder in Kisoro – the second since we have been here. The Chairman of the Village Council was killed one evening. Apparently he was known as a bit of a drinker and it must have happened while he was out ‘on the Town’. From what we understand he had received threats on his life previously and the police have arrested a number of people for what sounds like a ritualistic killing. The Funeral was held in the Cathedral on Thursday and was well attended (to overflowing), and seemed to last for about 4 hours with many speeches.
ely there has been another murder in Kisoro – the second since we have been here. The Chairman of the Village Council was killed one evening. Apparently he was known as a bit of a drinker and it must have happened while he was out ‘on the Town’. From what we understand he had received threats on his life previously and the police have arrested a number of people for what sounds like a ritualistic killing. The Funeral was held in the Cathedral on Thursday and was well attended (to overflowing), and seemed to last for about 4 hours with many speeches.
The week began and ended with special meals. On Easter Monday the German / Dutch couple working at a local Secondary school, Dieter and Bea, invited us for a special breakfast with home baked bread, jam and cheese – plus some chocolate Easter eggs which went down particularly well with Irene, Ruth and Ellie.
And because there are visitors from High Wycombe the Diocese arranged a spe
cial welcome meal. On Saturday Andrew arrived to do some building work at Potters Village for the next 3 weeks. On Thursday his vicar, Simon arrived with Matt to run some training courses for priests for 8 days. As hospitality is very important here they were welcomed with a traditional Ugandan meal on Thursday night with Diocese staff, including us.
cial welcome meal. On Saturday Andrew arrived to do some building work at Potters Village for the next 3 weeks. On Thursday his vicar, Simon arrived with Matt to run some training courses for priests for 8 days. As hospitality is very important here they were welcomed with a traditional Ugandan meal on Thursday night with Diocese staff, including us.So that’s one wedding, umpteen baptisms, a funeral – and 3 special meals. Not bad for a weeks work!
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