Food is a constant source of comment here. As you might imagine, food is different. The good news is Uganda has a rich growing environment. The bad news – for us anyway – is that it’s mostly root vegetables. A traditional Ugandan meal consists of: white potatoes, yams (yes – both in the same meal), … Read more
Ah – rain. As a Texan who has often prayed for rain – I say ENOUGH! I like rain – the sound of it on a tin roof – it’s comforting. Today, however, I have had enough comfort. Laundry – done by hand in tubs of rainwater was hung with care and just as it … Read more
Hello from the middle of Africa! And in case you’re wondering, “Muzungu” is what white people or foreigners are called, both with affection by children and not-so-much by the Boda-Boda drivers. Boda-bodas are screaming-wild motorcycle taxi’s that Peace Corps Muzungus are not allow to ride for fear of death or being termindated from PC – … Read more
It’s happening – we are loading up. You’ve never seen so much luggage! About a third of the group of 46 is “older” and the age range is probably early 20s to about 70. We’ve been told there will be NO internet or phone access for 2 – 3 weeks – so that means no … Read more
Already feeling disconnected. That gasping sound you heard last night was my cell phone breathing its last breaths before AT&T cut service at midnight. I felt immediate panic, but got in a few last minute calls. Oh nooooooo! Deep breathing was required. The umbilical is thinning…… Still have e-mail for another day. Let’s get … Read more