Well that was a much calmer, constructive and productive day, though maybe not quite so many laughs as yesterday and certainly no paddling in flood water to cool me down! Today we delivered over fifty nets compared to less than twenty yesterday. We had an extra pair of hands too, John Baptist Zaake who I have known since 2002 when he was twelve and living in the children’s home where I spent my first stay in Uganda. It’s lovely being able to keep up with some of these young people watching them grow into fine adults and parents. John is now has a wife and son. It’s like coming home every year when we meet up. John’s job today was to explain to the receivers of the nets how to look after them, washing them only occasionally and very gently, hanging them in the shade to dry, not the sun as that has an effect on the chemicals the nets are treated with. We want the nets you have generously donated to last as long as possible!     One thing that was rather tiring for the boys was that the ‘new’ car had its problems too! Alex had told me that it had a small problem starting – that was very understating! Firstly we realised that the spare wheel had been stolen from the car which I had parked right outside my window overnight – bit spooked by that as it feels as if someone has been watching me, and I’m sure they have! People are so poor here that unfortunately some will take advantage of any chance to make money! I had to be push started by the boys as we realised the battery was dead and when we went to the local petrol station it stalled again! The whole day was spent trying not to let the car stop which was very difficult with the tracks we were following. In second it had no hope so I was keeping it in first a lot of the time which of course is not good for any vehicle! The boys advised me that from now on I should park the car in the petrol station overnight as the armed guard would look after it for 2000 Ugandan Shillings (40p!). I was a bit dubious about this but I have learnt to trust my young friends, after all they live here! I asked Innocent to tell the Askari that I would give him a bonus at the end of the week and he was very happy with that and the car was looked after very well – his bonus was 10,000 (£2) and he was over the moon with that!

Guess what? I’m there again! The bar where the best internet is. Ok I do have a beer in front of me and my team is enjoying a Nile too! Click on the first photo to see slideshow x

While we were out yesterdaym200 more nets were delivered to Innocent’s home. I decided to take the risk and buy them as to get good value I have to buy them in bulk. Many have not been sponsored yet so if you can help me out then please get in touch!

Kevin only has her grandmum to care for her as both her parents died

Lamula still has her school uniform on.

Dear Fazie acted as Askari, guarding the car whenever we were delivering nets. He had become a qualified mechanic before his accident. He has been an amazing asset to our team over the last two days!

All these children come from the same family with the same father but different mothers. Polyagny is still practices amongst the Muslim population in Uganda though it is getting less popular thank goodness!

Mattoke! I have this steamed and mashed every day!as

I’ve got used to this traditional welcome by all children and ladies. This little boy is in the Nursery at Brain Trust

This man was so pleased to have his photo taken with a Mzungu! We compared hair colour and age – he is three years older than me and at 70 that’s a very good age to reach in Uganda!

A bicycle workshop and carpenter all trying to work under the shade of a big mango tree

These men were playing cards for bottle tops!

Cathy and Helen’s mum insisted she give us maize as a thank you so…

in went Cathy to pick some for us!

Alice and Isaac attend Brain Trust. Only wish we had enough mosquito nets for all these children.

Great place for drying clothes – off the ground

This little children will hopefully be protected from Malaria now we have given her and her mum a mosquito net

The boys asked me to pull over and I thought it was because we had nets to deliver but not this time, they had spotted a fruit they don’t get to see very often – a custard apple! Known also as sweetsop! Makes a great drink when mixed with passion fruit!

This mum gave us delicious maize to enjoy on our journey

Judith, Innocent’s mum preparing yet another meal!

Exhausted team – John Baptist, Fazie and Charles. But soon to be served a delicious lunch, and I will treat them to a Nile Beer or two later!