"Hey Muzungu!"

Muzungu means "white person," so I am greeted this way everywhere I go...especially by the children. It's like I'm a celebrity or something; once one group of kids says hi to me the rest have to come and see the muzungu, so there is a never-ending chorus of "hey muzungu" following me as I walk through a small village on my way back to the Hurley's after church on New Year's Eve.

The First Two Weeks!

January 5th 2007
The first two weeks have been pretty calm and sheltered...life on the compound is very American - even the food is American! I've really just spent time with the Hurleys' at their home, getting acquainted with domestic missionary life. My days are all pretty routine: wake-up, breakfast, dishes, shower, quiet time, lunch, dishes, play with kids, dinner, dishes, and depending on the day there is e ... read more

Africa » Uganda » Central Region » Kampala

Uganda achieved independence from the UK in 1962. The dictatorial regime of Idi AMIN (1971-79) was responsible for the deaths of some 300,000 opponents; guerrilla war and human rights abuses under Milton OBOTE (1980-85) claimed at least another 100,0... ... read more

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