The Kindness of Total Strangers...

The New York Times...

Now, I do know that the guys came here. Actually, they contacted me. No, I was more anonymous than I am now, but, we brushed shoulders, so to say...!
The strength of some media. It has a huge circulation, or so I am given to understand. So, with the NYT in play, the story is really in the mainstream media.

And, the little people like me continue to get the story, and amaze me with their connection with me. Here is what one blogger says. It is at the Goodgoodend blog.

And because this is a sensitive subject, let me make myself clearer: I don't know how I feel about the politics of homosexuality - civil unions v. marriage, health benefits, end-of-life decisions and other rights. I know exactly how I feel about homosexuals: I love you. Period. I love you whether it's nature or nurture, whether you're still in the closet or out in the open, whether you are happy or wish every day it could be different.

And because I love you, and because you are human, I believe you deserve basic respect and rights and opportunities. I believe you are entitled to life and safety and the freedom to make your choices just like anybody else.

….

I think I've certainly gotten in over my head again in terms of subject matter. In short, I don't know if it's God's perfect will for anybody to be gay. I do know, however, that condemning people and threatening death is never going to be a way to show them God's love.

I think all we can do is pray, friends. For the legislators in Uganda and across Africa who see these laws as a way to regulate disease or morality or both. For the people in those countries who are affected by these laws. And for the Christ-followers who come into contact with them every day with the opportunity to show them love and respect and compassion.

Thanks dude. You dont have to be gay, or to be into gay politics to be human. The story of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2009 in the Uganda Parliament (text here) touches everyone. Even me it overwhelms me. The crass stupidity of my countrymates. And, the overwhelming kindness of strangers.

Here, another blogger, who is not gay, also offers a the concentrated kind of sober call to action that mobilizes human beings. Yes, Uganda is in an anti-gay panic, an anti-gay fervour. And, the world, instead of looking on with shocked disbelief and disdain for this backwater, is coming up with a tough look and censure.

Now, the rest of us can’t get away with just saying: “not that there’s anything wrong with that.” We’re past that mere tolerance crap, and we have to stand up and fight alongside those who are being attacked in this 21st century witch hunt. Having best friends and members of my family who are gay, I couldn’t bear the thought of having them treated that way, ever. Our generation is the product of years of fighting for equal rights for people threatened by those who were in power, by those who were in disagreement with them, or by simply the majority. Instead of focusing on a New Year’s resolution based on what’s in our pantry, let’s do something about this bill.

 The kindness of total strangers. Because, increadibly, they identify with what I am going through.

I kind of understand the Americans. Not Lively, and the other two Musketeers. But, the American public, human beings who find themselves responsible for something some over zealous countrymen exported. Dupes were they? Maybe not. But, fellow human beings in the US are incensed. Prosecute them, they say. For incitement to murder.

And, Honourable Bahati, Honourable Nsaba-Buturo also. And, Ssempa of course.

Many are not interested in the cries of 'I was duped'. Because, they were warned. Here at Box Turtle Bulletin, and here at Throckmorton's blog

When it comes to homosexuality, Uganda already has several riot inciters so the role of the Americans was to add a perception of credibility and urgency. What would really be helpful is for the three to say directly to the Ugandan people: we were wrong in what we told you. Gays didn’t cause the holocaust, they aren’t ill people who will respond to a forced cure and they aren’t the cause of all your problems. Disagree on the moral questions if that is your conviction but for the sake of Christ, do it agreeably.

Actually, it is very true that we had our riot inciters. Nsaba Buturo, Ssempa. I was always amused about what they used to say about us, and the extent of their ignorance of us. That vacuum of knowledge was filled by myths and lies, which gained the credence of truth. Yes, the three musketeers (Lively and Co.) are culpable.

Truth Wins Out is kind of tough. Savage in their denunciation. I know where they are coming from. I identify. I feel it.
So, Lively was happy that he had delivered a ‘a nuclear bomb against the gay agenda in Uganda.’ Its hard to feel sorry for him. Not me.

From the Petrelis Files, even school children in America are coming out to demonstrate their distaste to the bill. Photo from the Petrelis files.

Contrast this with the Photo from the New York Times article, which is here.

Notice the 'police protection' for the demonstrators? Oh no, they didnt need it. Not at all. But, nice having it in the picture.
Think we would get protection if we counter demonstrated? Of course not...!

To quote Minister of Ethics and Integrity, Hon. Nsaba Buturo, 'Homosexuals can forget about human rights'. What a bold statement, from the Minister of Ethics and Integrity. Why should they? The obvious answer is 'because they are not human beings.' I wonder what Buturo would say if asked that explicitly?

Yes, he is a born again Christian. Is Minister Nsaba-Buturo.

Uganda has a rich history of being mind-fucked by Evangelical Christians, so it should come as little surprise to learn that their fervor for Christian Orthodoxy has dribbled into their legislative system. Although many U.S. citizens fail to act on their homophobic feelings (with exception) apparently Uganda has missed the memo on that bit.

That is from here.

Bad press for Uganda? Ask me whether I care. I am Ugandan. I love the country. The people are my people. But, they have crossed the line when in stupidity they try to kill me. Sorry, I am also a human being. Just like they are.


gug

PS. Am I too angry?

Gay in Uganda

The New York Times.

They came. They interviewed people. And, people talked. I find that interesting. Because we are in fear. Yes, we are. But, gay Ugandans spoke out. It is amazing, hearing these very familiar voices.

Listen to Nikki Mawanda. and Stosh. And, a taxi driver who knows gay Ugandans. And, doesnt mind them. And, of course also David Bahati. Here is the interactive with audios.

And, the article. Gay in Uganda, and hunted.

It is interesting. Seeing myself in a strangers eyes. Having our story told by others, but, in our voices. These are the day to day things that are my environment. And, some strangers did come and picked up some pretty accurate picture of what we are. Of who we are.

Why dont my countrymates, people like David Bahati, why dont they understand us, when people coming from thousands of miles away, from another continent, understand us?

And, the beginning of all of it.  After the Americans Visited, Ugandans weigh Death for Gays.

Amazing stuff. My life, through others eyes.

You do have lots of reading and listening to do. Go ahead, you will learn about what I am. What we are. What it is like being gay, a Ugandan, in Uganda.

Have a brilliant day.


gug

Round up of Sorts

The embarrassment of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill in Uganda (text) is not about to stop dodging the perception of the country on the international scene. The international community is going to come out of the holidays determined to turn a new leaf for the new year, the new decade. But, Ssempa is planning a Million Person March on Kampala on 19th Jan. And, some people are suggesting that, why, as LGBT Ugandans cannot demonstrate, there will be another day of international protests against the bill. At Ugandan embassies abroad, of course. The date? Why not on the day that there is the Million Person March on Kampala?

Talk about embarassing. Have you seen this post? I was debunking the lie that I am such a threat to the Heterosexual (traditional) family in Uganda. And, I got across this summary of David Bahati's constituency. It is at Harry's Place. I would really love for anyone out there to prove these allegations wrong. Because, David Bahati believes that they are. The over riding fear, the over riding threat to Uganda, is homosexual me. But, here is what his constituents are like...

Now let’s focus on the author of the bill, MP David Bahati and his constituency of Ndorwa West. Ndorwa West hasn’t a single gay or lesbian person that David can point at. But it has under-the-tree classrooms, health centers without doctors, nurses and medicines. The majority or women have their babies in bushes. Poverty is 60% among the population. Many have migrated to neighboring Bunyoro. Once called the Switzerland of Africa, southwest Uganda is warming up fast and becoming arid because of overpopulation and poor farming conditions.

The desperation of people in this part of Uganda drove people into the hands of a fanatical religious sect. Nine hundred met their deaths in an inferno in a church in Kanungu back in 2000. Efforts to confirm whether David Bahati was a survivor or lost relatives in this inferno were fruitless.

Surprisingly the desperation of poor people in Ndorwa West doesn’t count to an MP who was elected by 90% of the population in his constituency so he can solve their problems. Having got into parliament, he instead decided to follow the fanatical and hate agenda of rightwing religious extremists in America, a trend matching an assessment of MPs performance by the Africa Leadership Institute.

While Bahati scored A and C in the plenary and committee assignments respectively, he only managed an E when it came to work in his own constituency. This rating (2007/08) was just a level before the worst (F) despite having a locality office with an assistant paid for by the taxpayer. MP Bahati failed to account for how he spent his Constituency Development Fund altogether!

Now, I have already invited MP Bahati to refute these allegations. I will post whatever he sends me. Oh, we are in contact, though he has not deemed it ok to reply as yet. I am still waiting. I have high hopes. this is a new year.

There is a neighbour friend. A guy, young man. I believe he knows that I am gay, but, he that doesnt stop him from coming and hanging around with me. My lover has warned me about him. Is not okay for the neighbours to really know what it is about us.... Or, at least to have confirmation.

But, there is also a flip side. If he doesnt mind, if he still wants to be a friend... Then, what the hell is bad about that? I am not going to 'recruit' him..... So, he comes and sees me writing the blog, and, he is curious enough to see what I am writing, and, I dont cover it up. Hell, it is MY home, and he is a guest. Course, I cant control what he does with the knowledge. But, trust is two way. I will trust him to understand that I am no ogre. And, hope that he takes that instead of when he is informed that I must be an ogre because I am gay.

Course, he can still hurt me if he talks without meaning to hurt, even. But then, that is life. A tight rope to walk.

gug

Debunking Lies: The Heterosexual Family is under threat from Homosexuals in Uganda.

Sunday Morning.

Seems as if the long couple of weeks celebrating Christmas and New Year's has taken its toll. Just don’t want to go out again. Don’t want to see another beer. Don’t want to go dancing again.

But, I will. Today is the last of the days of fun. Then, back to work, and looking for school fees, and all the small tiny things in life that disturb. And, of course, I will be prepared for the new missives from those who have been pushing for the Bahati, Anti-Homosexuality Bill. (text here) They are quite determined that it passes. And, I am quite determined to make them pay a price for that.

I don’t know how true this is…! But, it seems we gay Ugandans are asking the Ugandan State House to appoint a Gay envoy. Concerned with all issues gay in Uganda. I should apply for the job… But, the names of Bahati and Nsaba Buturo have been whispered. They seem to have the requisite experience. The President has more than 70 advisers, different from the 74 ministers who make up the cabinet. No. We are not as rich as Europe or the US. I know. Our cabinet is bigger…!

There is a must read article here.

It is pure common sense. Undiluted by flares of shouts and shoots. Of course, it is the kind of commonsense that Nsaba-Buturo and Ssempa lack to a very high degree. But, I don’t think you, my reader, can fail to understand this. I am titling it

Debunking Lies; The Heterosexual Family is under threat from Homosexuals in Uganda.

Ugandan MP David Bahati of Ndorwa West and Minister for Integrity Nsamba Buturo have over the past four weeks misled Ugandans and the international community about the state of homosexuality in Uganda.

Bahati, author of an anti-gay bill in parliament, believes family life in Uganda is so threatened by homosexuality that those practicing it should face death. Bahati also proposes up to life in prison and extra-judicial powers to prosecute any Ugandan involved in homosexuality even if they’re from abroad. ..... 

The argument that family life is under threat by homosexuality is baseless. Uganda has strong family foundations based on heterosexuality. Last year alone, 1.3 million Ugandans were born as a result of man-woman relations. The current population of 31 million will double by 2030 and hit 90 million by 2050, according to the government’s own statistics.

The average Ugandan woman is having on average 7 children and in most cases with the same man. Record numbers of couples are getting married each year.

Based on the above statistics gays and lesbians are nowhere near to taking control of the country. In fact heterosexuals should be challenging gays with the ‘Catch us if you can’ attitude. Besides, we have not imported gays and lesbians as Buturo seems to suggest. They are members of our families so how can they threaten us?

The whole article is worth reading. For a Ugandan, it is a must read. Come on guys, let us go back to simple common sense. We are shaming our Country. Frankly, that seems to irk me more than the fact that these guys want to kill me. You are shaming my country. You are shaming Uganda.

Michael Ssenyonjo, I salute you sir.

There is more fun, in the article. The guy brings us some facts and figures from the chief sponsor of the bill, MP David Bahati. This is hilarious. This is the guy who would like to kill me, because I am a homosexual. This is the guy who insists that life in prison is not good enough for me, because I am a homosexual. Here is the constituency he represents.

Now let’s focus on the author of the bill, MP David Bahati and his constituency of Ndorwa West. Ndorwa West hasn’t a single gay or lesbian person that David can point at. But it has under-the-tree classrooms, health centers without doctors, nurses and medicines. The majority or women have their babies in bushes. Poverty is 60% among the population. Many have migrated to neighboring Bunyoro. Once called the Switzerland of Africa, southwest Uganda is warming up fast and becoming arid because of overpopulation and poor farming conditions.

 

Surprisingly the desperation of poor people in Ndorwa West doesn’t count to an MP who was elected by 90% of the population in his constituency so he can solve their problems. Having got into

parliament, he instead decided to follow the fanatical and hate agenda of rightwing religious extremists in America, a trend matching an assessment of MPs performance by the Africa Leadership Institute.

While Bahati scored A and C in the plenary and committee assignments respectively, he only managed an E when it came to work in his own constituency. This rating (2007/08) was just a level before the worst (F) despite having a locality office with an assistant paid for by the taxpayer. MP Bahati failed to account for how he spent his Constituency Development Fund altogether!

Shame on you, MP Bahati. Ndorwa West is the constituent you represent? And, this is how you represent it? These are the kind of bills that you are introducing? Shame on you sir.

And, I am officially inviting you to tell us the untruths that Michael Ssenyonjo has written in this article about Ndorwa West, the Constituency you represent in the 8^th Parliament of the Republic of Uganda. Shame upon you, sir!

No, I don’t need to continue this post much more. It will be too long.

Lets first debunk that lie. That the Heterosexual Family in Uganda is under threat by the Gay Ugandan, why, these facts and figures have been in the Ugandan papers in 2009. I know they are facts. Just go ahead and prove them wrong. If you can.

Uganda has strong family foundations based on heterosexuality. Last year alone, 1.3 million Ugandans were born as a result of man-woman relations. The current population of 31 million will double by 2030 and hit 90 million by 2050, according to the government’s own statistics.

The average Ugandan woman is having on average 7 children and in most cases with the same man. Record numbers of couples are getting married each year.

Based on the above statistics gays and lesbians are nowhere near to taking control of the country.

gug

PS, soon as I post it, I am sending a note to Honourable Bahati. And, Benson Obua Ogwal. Also, Minister Nsaba-Buturo of course. They must defend the slander in this article. I am continuing to play with fire. Soon, I will draw back, with some burns. But, they are members of the Parliament of Uganda, and, the bill is under discussion, isnt it? Here is input I believe they should not miss.

The Magic of Music

My feelings                             

Yesterday. The 1^st of the year, the first of the decade.

We Ugandans are a party going people. And, it is traditional that the first of the year is spent in a style that celebrates the passing of a year, and the coming of a new year. We don’t celebrate an old year until it is gone. Superstition. If you congratulate one before the stroke of midnight, it might be taken as a wish of bad luck. But, once the clock strikes midnight, then the pent up energy overflows.

Fireworks over the city. Airwaves jammed, both the virtual ones of the phones, all and sundry trying to reach someone dear with new year greetings. And the air, with joy, laughter, crying, hugging. The music crescendos. And the parties go on till the break of day, people strangling home in the early morning, red eyed, boozed up, sleepy, and roaringly happy.

That is what happened yesterday.

But, I am a married man. My man insisted on an early night, and I didn’t join into the festivities. Came break of day, and we welcomed the new year as only a couple can. Well, and truly. It is great to be in love.

My love had prepared new year dinner for some friends. Kuchus. They came, hangover from the New Year Eve excesses. Blessed our house with their presence as the first visitors of the year. We spent the day together.

It was wet, windy, rainy outside. Rain is a blessing, it is said. And, I love that weather, it is home.

Evening, and we went out.

By a trick of magic, my voice was supposed to be on the airwaves. The BBC. From Bush House, London- and, the voice was discussing whether gay marriage is a right too far, for us gay people.

Curious question. Curious topic.

I am fighting for our lives and freedom in my country, Uganda. Why inflame the debate with the sceptre of my desire for marriage? For competition with the ‘traditional family’? that the Rt. Honourable Bahati wrote this genocidal bill to defend against the likes of me, putting me in prison and to death for any of my infringements on it?

Some time past, I would never have done that.

What convinced me was this gay wedding ceremony, in Uganda. And, the one in Malawi.

We, as in we kuchus, homosexuals, we are human beings. We are a diverse, different and separate people. Even as we lust for life, love and the pleasures of sex, we also are deeply in need of self knowledge. Self acceptance. Self realisation.

Strategically, I might say we are not ready for gay marriage in Uganda.

But, others of my mates, kuchus, disagree. They feel the stirrings of love. They want to celebrate their love. They want to celebrate their commitment. They want their love acknowledged by the community that they live in.

And, more importantly, one is only young once. Time goes on. We are not going to reverse time when we can. We can only be happy NOW. Today, not in a blissful, hoped for future.

No. There is no ‘gay agenda’. We are simply human beings that seek to get the small things in life that are.

So, we want to celebrate our union. Not in secret, not in rumours. We go out and get married. Even when we risk life in prison, as will be the case in Uganda. Or, even when one gets 14 years in jail for Gross Indecency line in Malawi. How can an act of love like that be so desperately punished? Why, cant homosexuals be human, like the rest of humanity?

So, gayuganda’s voice did appear on the ‘Have your Say’ programme of BBC. Or, in bits and fits, the voice tried to bounce off the waves in Uganda, Britain, the world. The technology was not that good. [rueful grin].

Hey, I thought I was supposed to be anonymous?

There is a point when hiding and fighting in the shadows is no longer feasible. One may believe that it is logical to reveal the enemy who hides. Yes, maybe. But be careful what you wish for.

Afterwards, we went to our favourite bar on Friday.

True, this was a very special day. The first of the year, 2010.

The crowd was sparse. Everyone is getting over the excesses of New Year’s eve. Even the waiters were bleary eyed.

I was fresh, energised. I felt like dancing. And, that is exactly what I did. Get up and dance. After a few drops of fortifying drink.

The music flowed. The air pulsed, and, my body felt young and vigorous. I danced.

My partner, he was not into the music. Sad, that.

But, there was a trans friend who had come in. Dressed to kill. Flamboyant. Drawing glances which would slide off him, embarrassed for themselves. Too flamboyant, too gay, too kuchu.

He would try to dance with a guy, and they would slide away from him. Not wanting an obviously gay guy to hit on them. Even if they were gay…!

My feelings. I remembered one of the discussants on the BBC programme having issues with what I said. Apparently, my reasons were too weak. Based on feelings. My emotions, my ‘love’ is not really love, the lady from Spain seemed to say.

I also remembered Pastor Martin Ssempa rubbishing my writing as based on my ‘feelings’. Feelings in quotes.

Why, are my feelings not valid? I do not have the reading, the excessive knowledge to know the full biology of my sexuality. I don’t know what the experts say, and the studies which prove one thing over another. I am a poor Ugandan, in a backward backwater in Central Africa. Why should I need to have that to debate my sexuality, my right to life and freedom? Why cant I know myself? Why do others, others who admittedly hate me, need to validate what I am?

Why arent MY feelings valid?

I was dancing, swaying and twisting to the very loud music as these thoughts went through my alcohol dazed brain. I thought, I will write about this. The title will be ‘My Feelings’. And, I looked at the trans guy, and I decided that, even if dancing with him outs me fully, his feelings do matter.

He wants to dress, flamboyant, flashy in Uganda. That is an expression of what he is, of what he feels. He might not fully understand himself. He might know less about what he is than I do know. Life is a journey, and he is still discovering what it is. In a place and hostile to gender role crossing like Uganda, his is a difficult journey. A very lonely journey even when he seems to be so confident and bright, a kingfisher bird amongst weaver birds.

I didn’t take pity on him.

I understood what he felt. And, I understood what I felt. And, we danced. Right there on the floor, with other guys around us, looking on.

The music flowed, life pulsed, the lights throbbed. And, we were in heaven.

I truly felt I could have continued to the break of day.

My partner is less blasse about me outing myself. He intervened… Dragged me off to bed. Or, he might just have been jealousy of me dancing with another guy…. Sadly, my reputation follows me into the new year.

But, I loved it. I loved the freedom within the oppression. I loved being myself, dancing to the music, feeling freedom and, defiant.

No. It is not a kuchu bar where I was dancing, with my friend. It is a straight bar. But, there are no kuchu bars in Uganda.

I loved it.

Just hope the music continues through the year, and, we all find that much more satisfaction. Happiness, contentment, one can have even in one’s worst nightmares. Life for a gay person in Uganda is tough. It is much worse for trans men. But, the strength and bulwark of their feelings make them surmount that mountain.

Have a wonderful new year.

gug

Prayers for Uganda

For the new year, 2010.

We, the people of Uganda are sincere in our desire to tackle the dangerous and spreading menace of homosexuality. For that reason, most Christmas sermons were about the Menace of Homosexuality. The need to make the Anti-Homosexuality Bill law of Uganda. That is the most important wish of the people, the Christians of Uganda.

In case of any mistakes, here is the text of the Bill.

And, here is one prominent pastor's prayer for Uganda, looking forwards to 2010. In the New Vision, the Government paper.

The year 2010 looks friendly and very inviting. Walls of hindrance, limitation and blockage will crumble before us. I envisage Uganda registering significant achievements in legislature, foreign relations, moral correction and human rights.

The Lord has constantly dealt with me to in the area of governance and national policy over some controversial issues and shown me that, for once, there is going to be a listening ear.

I implore the Parliament to listen to reason and pass the Anti-homosexual Bill with a slight revision on the capital punishment. While we wait, happy new year.

The writer is the presiding apostle, born-again faith

(By) Dr. Joseph Serwadda

He is a prominent pastor in Uganda. He is an apostle, meaning that he has seen Jesus. (Dont ask me the details.)

No. I certainly want the bill scrapped. But then, I am gay. But, for a bill that mandates that 'If you see a Homosexual, Call the police', and, I am a homosexual, it is not only the death penalty that I would love changed in it.

I also want my freedom. From oppression.

The Bill is winning its principal author some well deserved accolades. He is coming in at No. 1. Consistently. He is.
Here is one of the citations. He clocked the Number 1 Position.

1. David Bahati - It’s hard to write a list about 2009 gay rights villains without some mention of folks in Uganda who are tirelessly working to murder or imprison queer people. David Bahati, one of the key legislators behind Uganda’s anti-gay bill, is one of the worst villains, bringing homophobic vitriol and a rolodex full of American evangelical connections to the debate. Essentially Bahati has become a champion of LGBT genocide, hoping to wipe out Uganda’s LGBT population and even ex-pats who support gay rights. Clearly he deserves to own the title in the 2009 LGBT Rights Hall of Shame. He’s been denounced by the U.S. State Department, denounced by governments around the globe, and denounced by human rights organizations north and south. Still, his Anti-Homosexuality Bill is not dead yet, which makes him not only a shameful villain, but a scary one at that.

 Okay. That was the 2009 Gay Rights Hall of Shame. So, David Bahati will take it as accolade, instead of condemnation.

What is my prayer for my country for 2010?

It is threatening to rain. Almost, but not quite, I am getting tired of the wetness. But, it brings the green, and it alternates with brilliant sun. I simply love home.

I want to stay home in 2010. I would love to be here, in Uganda, as a Ugandan, who is free, and not persecuted for his sexuality. I would like my family to grow, my family to know, my family to accept me. I would love to live in peace with all Ugandans. I would love them to be without fear, of arrest, of coercion, of shame.

I wish peace and prosperity, love and understanding for all Ugandans.I am not excluding those who hate me, who I have to fight. Oh, for you I wish you prosperity, but certainly not in the area where you want me dead or in prison.

gug

PS; Pastor Martin Ssempa went ahead and released a video in response to Rick Warren's call to Ugandan pastors to drop the bill. Because it is unchristian.

Well, I think the video is getting rave reviews. And, not the kind that Martin Ssempa would like....! But, that is what is so good about him. He loves shooting himself, in the gut, this time...!

Happy New Year 2010!

Hi all,

Happy New Year. Happy New Decade.

And, may you have a very, very beautiful year and decade.

I have just emptied my camera of last years photos, and realised that there were some beautiful pics of Kampala that I would love to share with you. So, of course I am going ahead and sharing them. Here they are.

Kampala on Christmas Day was wet and cold. Very. But, it being home, all those details were forgiven. It was lovely, wonderful, beautiful. It was home.

Okay, from another angle...

The  prominent tower is NSSF House. The pensions fund which is as scandal ridden as the rest of.... Uganda,! Photo was from Gaba road turnoff. In the background is the Railway shed.

Of course, we had to sneak out of town. Went to the Lakeside, near Entebbe

The poor people who strayed into the lens of my camera, well. That is not a comment about their sexuality, ok? I know, Ugandans shun me. Dont want to make people feel bad because I photographed them without knowing! Ok, they might have looked good to me...! Which is a compliment, surely?

I love the lake. Love this view of the lake. Here it is, uncluttered.

It was a grey day. But, it was still beautiful. This is another corner of that lakeside bay that we visited.

But, Uganda is sunny, summer weather.

That was the week after Christmas. Though, there was lots of wet weather.

New Year's eve, yesterday, made up for all the wet. It was glorious, wonderful, beautiful weather. In the afternoon. And, the evening.

This is an unusual angle of Kampala for me.

I simply love the lovely Ugandan sunsets

This is the afternoon on New Years Eve. I wanted to take some pics of some guys, but, I had to take one of the city to disguise my intentions...!

This was the picture I intended to take. When I was taking the one above. I love Uganda's produce. Very. This pick up is loaded with mangoes, fresh from the trees. If you notice anything super succulent there, you will not be, err, mistaken.

Ha, did you see that?

Have a lovely new year. Have a lovely decade.
Peace, love, prosperity to you and all yours.

gug