January Uganda #FOODANDLIT

January 1, 2023
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Adult, Books, Children

Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa whose diverse landscape encompasses the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains and immense Lake Victoria. Its abundant wildlife includes chimpanzees as well as rare birds. Remote Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a renowned mountain gorilla sanctuary. Murchison Falls National Park in the northwest is known for its 43m-tall waterfall and wildlife such as hippos.

Hippos are also known to attack other animals, and humans, if they feel threatened or disturbed. Numerous outlets, from National Geographic to the BBC, cite estimates that say hippos kill 500 people each year, in incidents ranging from the animals charging and capsizing boats to direct attacks. 
“Their ability to tear apart most animals — including lions or crocodiles is why the hippo is actually the most dangerous wild animal in the African savannah,” the Exclusive African Safaris website says.
Uganda Art

Historically, most coffee produced in Uganda has been Robusta rather than Arabica. Robusta coffee is naturally occurring in Uganda, which accounts for its lasting popularity among Ugandan farmers. Robusta also offers several advantages over Arabica and yields more exportable product per area used for farmland. In the last decade, coffee production in Uganda has changed its focus to embrace the more popular and lucrative Arabica varietal, and also the less traditional but more sought-after wash processed coffee.

“Elephant! Elephant! Heavy! Heavy! Heavy! Elephant! Elephant! STOMP! STOMP! STOMP!” Elephant was shouting and stomping. But could he stomp a hole deep enough to reach water for the thirsty animals? Maybe…maybe not. All the animals tried until tiny Gecko Gecko takes a turn. He is small…but he is determined. And he’s not going to give up! Kids will love to chant and stomp along to this Ugandan folktale.

Early morning in Uganda see a small boy struggle with jerry cans filled with the day’s supply of water. At the villiage square he spies an aid truck fill with something amazing, what can a such a small barefoot boy to earn the treasure inside that truck?

Starting my January #FoodandLit Adventure with coffee and two picture books!

Good Morning and Happy 2023!!

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