Another of Cathie's stories involves understanding the difference between regular time (which is 7 hours ahead of Toronto time) and Uganda time.
On one of Cathie's past visits, she heard of a parade that was to happen the next day. Wanting to experience as much culture as possible, she asked the taxi driver what time the parade would take place - "Oh, 4 o'clock, madam," was the reply.
So, Cathie duly reported to the proper location before 4 o'clock, only to find the place empty. She wondered if she had the right place, and then finally asked someone.
Cathie: Isn't there a parade today?
Local person: Yes madam, but it is long over.
Cathie: But I was told 4 o'clock!
Local person: Did they tell you that was Ugandan time?
Cathie: Is that different than the time on my watch?
Local person: Yes, Ugandan time goes by the sun. The first hour after the sun comes up (6am every day) is 1 o'clock in the morning. The first hour after the sun goes down (6pm) is 1 o'clock at night. So 4 o'clock Ugandan time was 10 o'clock this morning to you.
Cathie: I have a headache.
Of course there is also what I call "Goretti time", but that's a whole different story.
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