A friend of ours, Doris has worked in Africa as a language teacher for over 30 years. However, when she left the previous two countries she worked in, Ivory Coast and Liberia, each time she had to do so in a bit of a hurry as war had broken out, and she needed to abandon all her possessions. This time she (and we) hopes to be more lucky!!!
She is now retiring and returning to her native Canada next month. However, last weekend was the last occasion when many of us will be around to say farewell, so we had a little get together in the Coffee Pot Cafe. It was a 'Bring your Own and Share' (and help yourself!!!!!) food event!!!!!
Coincidentally, and keeping to the military theme, Sunday was the 49th anniversary celebration for the Independence of Uganda. We went to enjoy a celebratory parade at the local sports ground, attended by thousands of residents .
In addition to soldiers and police, most of the schools joined in.
There were displays put on by local dance groups.
We are beginning to think about packing up to return to England in two weeks time for our Christmas break. And who knows, we might return next year, when the 50th Independence Anniversary should be even more spectacular and celebrated!!!!
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