As the cock crowed at least a dozen times at 5.00 am this morning and the rain hammered steadily down, I was taken back to the evening before where we sat transfixed watching traditional Ugandan dances. As we sipped our ridiculously cheap drinks (A$1.30 for a Smirnoff Red) we soaked up the dancing and music of some of Uganda’s numerous tribes, and were left laughing hysterically as Mini (of Asian appearance, for those who don’t know her) was brought to the stage and likened to a rare steak when compared to the very dark Ugandans sharing the stage!
With massive rain clouds hanging over our heads we were anxious that our first day of construction might not proceed …
Thankfully a gorgeous Ugandan day prevailed and we commenced our bricklaying duties to the student dormitory at the Watoto Suubi Village
Watoto, an incredibly inspirational project commanded by a Canadian couple is extraordinary in giving new opportunities to the Ugandan people of all ages.
Children from all walks of life – abandoned infants, abused children and orphans have been provided for – a grooming to build future leaders for Uganda
Not sure whether we were a help or hindrance to the Ugandan builders assisting us, we trowelled and ‘muchungered’ (laid mortar) our way up several layers of brick for over six hours!
Exhausted and happy we retreated to our ‘local’ and settled into our new roles as tradies with traditional ‘cold’ beers at the end of the day.
Kate ‘Green’ Kain
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