It is considered very bad form to show any kind of annoyance or anger in Uganda. This has been my last week of teaching and so has been full of farewells and of touching gratitude and affection. It is just like retiring all over again! There is a child.

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Julia Chaplin is journalist, author, designer, brand consultant, and adventurer. She is a frequent contributor to The New York Times, Elle, W, and Travel and Leisure. She designs and runs the Gypset clothing collection, www.