Tuesdays and Fridays are market days at Uganda's border with Congo. I was especially after the fabrics that come from Congo.
The bridge in the middle of this photo links the two countries over the river they share. People move across the border quite smoothly, aside from the heavy loads they carry.
Yes they have wooden bicycles in Uganda. I have waited weeks to spot one.
This is a wheelchair for a man who is lame. We saw a few of these.
Mahogany timbers:
So many people were moving, carrying, buying, and bargaining. We picked up three big cooking pans for BVSS. They will minimize wood fuel needed for preparing meals at the school. Speaking of fuel, these are jerrycans, used for gas.
This vehicle is a wheelbarrow, so it needs only human muscle for fuel.
Bikes are the best vehicles. Expect to see a seat on the back of mine this fall. All proceeds will come here.
Did you know how much they can carry? (returning to Bwera from Kabale)
Speaking of fuel, an up-cycling project introduced to Head Teacher, Robert was making briquettes from biodegradable waste. This is the first attempt made solely of mulched paper, with help from the kids and a senior student called Sharon.
Nelson's group is COBRA and is aimed at supporting and empowering people who are HIV positive. They keep bees and provide goats for those in greatest need. Tonight was their second of four rehearsals before Friday's concert.
with love from Jen
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