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Love Has Been All Around
The silver anniversary of the window idea (âEdirisaâ in the language of Bunyonyi) is less than a week away. And since today happens to be Valentineâs Day, it feels like the moment to dive into all the love Edirisa on Lake Bunyonyi has witnessed over 25 years. Hereâs the thing. It was first built as…
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Heroes, Platforms & Splashes: Swimming Lessons at Lake Bunyonyi
Youâd think that with a lake as gorgeous and safe as Bunyonyi, people wouldâve been splashing about for centuries. Not quite. For hundreds of years the lake was more motorway than playground, busy with dugout canoes hacked out of eucalyptus trees. With 29 islands scattered across the water, families farmed or lived there, but swimming?…
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Rutinda: Lake Bunyonyiâs Capital of Dugouts & Drinks
Lake Bunyonyi has a mini capital, and trust us, you wonât miss it! Rutinda â named after murutindo, which means âbridgeâ â is your springboard to all the coolest islands. Itâs where you catch boats, stock up on crisps and secondhand fashion, print things you forgot existed, and possibly end up partying way past bedtime.…
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The 30th Island of Lake Bunyonyi?
Right, so officially Lake Bunyonyi has 29 islands ⌠but whoâs keeping track, really? (No one actually knows how they came up with that number.) With the water creeping up bit by bit, a brand-new island looks like it might be joining the gang soon. One of the longest ones, Habukomi, seems to be slowly…
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Crazy Weather of Lake Bunyonyi
So, summerâs just about to pop its sunny little head round the corner. Youâd think thatâs all sunshine and hammocks, right? Well, not quite. Around Lake Bunyonyi the weather has been strange for almost a year, to put it mildly. First, there was too little rain and the farmers were worried. The locals were pointing…
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