Barry The Beefy Badboy Beast!

Many of you may recognise this picture of an exuberant Jamal, from Slumdog Millionaire, post-voluntary dive into a pit latrine.  Before we continue, might we reassure you that this is not one of the things that we have delighted in since arriving in Uganda (yet).  However, we were reminded of this scene, on a recent excursion to visit the project farm, on a typical day during Uganda rainy season.

Tim, having got the church pick-up stuck in the mud, gallantly proceeded to try to escape, whilst our friend Rob (amongst other manly individuals) endeavoured to push.  Neither had realised that the wheels have a catch that needs to be turned in order to engage the 4WD.  So Rob ended up looking much like little Jamal, or perhaps even Augustus Gloop after a dip in Willie Wonka’s chocolate River.  Happy days!

Which leads us on nicely to Barry!  Still traumatised by the premature demise of our elderly rover, Ethel just prior to our departure to Uganda, (may her metallic carcass rest in peace), we have been on the hunt to find a fitting Ugandan equivalent! We therefore would now like to proudly introduce our Toyota Rav 4, which we have named Barry The Beefy Badboy Beast (a.k.a. Bazza)!

Barry was purchased from the wife of a Catholic priest (get your head round that one if you can!) and is a welcome addition to our family.  We feel extremely blessed to have found him, since he has all the main requirements: 

• 4WD;
• 5 doors (easier to put car seats in, when the need arises in the future!); 
• Boot space for medical supplies;
• A youthful sprightliness, that understates the 170,000km on his clock!

We hope that seeing his photo will entice you from far and wide to come and enjoy the soft caress of his seats on your booty!