The band belonged to a parade of volunteers who were marching as part of International Volunteer Day (you didn't think of that, did you Mr Cameron?) As I walked by they produced a rousing rendition of When The Saints.
I called in to inspect the Lawn Tennis Association of Uganda where they were busy clearing the courts after yesterday's downpour.
and got a quick shot of the street cleaners with their twigs.
I think one of the things that surprises me most is how strong a hold the communications industry has and how much this has developed in the years since we lived in third world countries. Absolutely everyone has a mobile, and internet cafes and access points are everywhere. The ad here will give you some idea as well as indicating the massive numbers involved in every shopping transaction!
Having happily people -watched at the cafe I went to get a boda back home when I realised I should have prepared more carefully- in what I was wearing (a short, straight skirt) there was no chance at all of getting on a motor bike decently let alone elegantly! So I joined the constant procession of pedestrians and walked back. I have still not perfected an African walking pace though it is faster than most Brazilians and certainly easier than the Miri shuffle.
This afternoon actually played tennis and realised how much I have missed it! Ended the day with a super meal at the Enim Pasha; the first place we went to when we came here last year......
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