Today presented me with an interesting scenario and I’m mentioning it because it is so completely typical of what occurs here every day for every person trying to get something done. My organization does really fine work – and as I’ve mentioned before, it does it in spite of astounding obstacles. Obstacles that are impossible … Read more
Umeme’s timing is exquisite. Umeme is the power company and has such a reputation of predictability (i.e it will NOT “be there” when it is most needed) that it has gained Entity status. People here talk about Umeme as tho it is a person. “Ah! That Umeme is fickle….” And indeed it is. It has … Read more
So – we were about half way home on the Post Bus ride from Kampala to Gulu, watching the countryside whiz by, when it happened. It had been blessedly uneventful – just what you want on a bus ride considering the alternatives. I got up early to be able to hit Brod, the bakery, to … Read more
This comes to you from the exciting cement confines of a windowless-single-with-a-fan room at the Annex, my home away from home when in Kampala. I’m here for my second crown (no not the one that comes with jewels) courtesy of Uganda and Peace Corps. At least this time I was able to get in to … Read more