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Sunset at JEEP

Tweet Last week at work. Focusing on my laptop for hours, I did not realize that it was already 7pm. Perfect time for some shots of the sunset with my new camera lens.

08. December 2011 by Makkus
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Ugandan Scouts – Kaazi National Campsite

Tweet As I have been a boy scout in Germany for over 15 years, I wanted to stay in contact with scouts even here in Uganda. Thus I contacted the Uganda Scouts Association on my arrival, just to check whether there are some … Continue reading

08. December 2011 by Makkus
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MY ‘NEW’ OLD CAMERA LENS

Tweet Recently I received a package from my parents with some stuff for my camera! Soooo great: a second battery and more important: the Leitz Vario-Elmar-R 1:4,5/75-200mm camera lens which my dad already used to take great photos in the … Continue reading

02. December 2011 by Makkus
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A Liter of Light

Tweet Millions of families in developing countries still live in the dark. Even at day dozens of homes lack of light because they are easy built without any windows and remain powerless. A few weeks ago I came across a … Continue reading

30. November 2011 by Makkus
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Spending a weekend in the middle of nowhere

Tweet Right after our field trip to Mbale I was able to visit Arne and Nina, two Solivol volunteers who are staying near Bududa at the slopes of Mount Elgon. It was quite interesting to see how they are living in such … Continue reading

25. November 2011 by Makkus
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Bundesliga – 14. Spieltag – Meine Tipps

Tweet Auch hier in Kampala entgeht mir natürlich nicht, was diese Woche beim BVB an Programm ansteht. Nachdem Sieg gegen die Bazis und der Niederlage in London steht jetzt endlich das Spiel des Jahres an, die Mutter aller Derbys oder … Continue reading

25. November 2011 by Makkus
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Sipi Falls

Tweet During our field trip to Mbale, I was able to shortly visit the famous Sipi Falls, located near Mount Elgon. Sipi Falls which are actually a series of three tall waterfalls all plunging along the lower slopes of Mt … Continue reading

23. November 2011 by Makkus
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Field Trip to Mbale

Tweet Providence of training in building energy saving stoves and solar installations led us to our next field trip to Mbale in the eastern region of Uganda. This trip was carried out in cooperation with another NGO from Denmark, Seniors … Continue reading

22. November 2011 by Makkus
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Field trip Tororo District or: Lighting Africa

Tweet Finally I can drop some lines about my first field trip with J.E.E.P. to Tororo (eastern part of Uganda). I guess, photos are more important to you… Anyway, here is what the trip was about: On Tuesday 1st, we started … Continue reading

15. November 2011 by Makkus
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Africa United – Official Trailer

Tweet AFRICA UNITED tells the extraordinary story of three Rwandan children and their bid to achieve their ultimate dream – to take part in the opening ceremony of the 2010 Football World Cup in Johannesburg.

04. November 2011 by Makkus
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