Sunday, 23 November 2008

Birthday Party

We went up to Ndolage Hospital to celebrate Rupert's birthday along with Teresita whose Birthday was three days before. She is a Philipina nurse tutor also with VSO. Ndolage is on an escarpment high above lake Victoria near Kamachumu, the original European settlement in Kagera. The Hospital is run by the Lutheran church and VSO have had a presence here for many years.


We took the opportunity to have a regional VSO volunteers conference so 5 Philipinos, one American and 5 British Volunteers assembled. We went off to have a look at the dramatic water fall and the lovely view over the countryside.



Later we joined together for the joint Birthday party and had a great feast organised by Teresita. There was more than enough to eat and three Birthday cakes. Afterwards Angelita, a retired family doctor and Tersita gave us a great demonstration of Philipine dancing

1 comment:

. said...

Hi Annie & Rupert

Hope you are both well and having an enjoyable and rewarding time. All is well in Whitchurch.

We are travelling East tomorrow to collect Nan and bring her back for Christmas. Rebecca, Mick and children are coming on the 23rd.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you both.

With love from
Ann & Colin