The Virtual World to The Real World

The view of Bwaise, Kawempe, from satellite.

A facsimile is inferior to an original just as a map or image is a distortion of reality. For clarity of perception one must venture out and experience the world first-hand.

The view of Bwaise, Kawempe, from a map.

VIEW ONE

VIEW TWO

"Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away."  ~Philip K. Dick

World Cup Special Part 2: Penalties

No Boots. No Grass. No Shirt. No Water.

...But, unlike England, they can still score from the penalty spot.

A thumbs-up for England from a young man in Bwaise, Kawempe.

World Cup Special Part 1: Messi

Spotted Lionel Messi walking along the road today. It's a long way to South Africa from here but Messi is quick. I tried to get his autograph, but alas no luck. 

It's incredible how many Ugandans wear soccer shirts. Mostly fake ones; I have seen: Rooney (England), Eto'O (Cameroon), Del Piero (Italy).

Let's hope that some of the money Fifa makes from the World Cup Finals finds its way to the those who need it the most.

The Long Walk Home

[POL] [LI] [TICS]: Many-Bloodsucking-Insects

The political scene in Uganda is a kaliedoscope of colourful characters. Barrack Obama (middle-left) sadly lost out last time around so went to  America and won --the denziens of Kawempe had a lucky escape (sorry, never should discuss politics with friends).

Seriously though, widespread corruption within the Ugandan Government has meant that poor areas like Kawempe miss out on funding for basic public services. It's a problem.

Market Forces

 Picked up some real bargins today at the local market. Lots of shirts on sale AT around 2$ each. BARGIN.

At The Races

Assembly at the Starlight Academy sees pupils singing, dancing and, of course, RACING. In this picture we see a photo finish between two members of my class. I trained them myself and neither tested positive for any performance enhancing drugs (although the teacher had a suspiciously high level of Nile Special Lager in his system). (Joke! Never Drink and Teach!).