Blogs from Central Region, Uganda, Africa - page 48

Hello, I’m back in Kampala after a short visit to Lira. Three of my friends from the program want to do their independent study projects with formerly abducted child soldiers. So they went to Lira with the aim of talking with organizations doing just that. We boarded a bus in downtown Kampala after some confusion on where exactly the bus terminal was. As we got on the bus the driver started moving people out of their seats so that we, the muzungus, could have a seat. This was very uncomfortable and some people were yelling at us and the driver. I wanted to just get off the bus at that point, but we didn’t. There was no room for my luggage, so it sat on my lap the whole trip. My legs and butt went numb ... read more

but all are from Jinja and the source of the Nile, which I've uploaded a selection already. But, here's a picture of the house I'm living in. Isn't it bright and festive?!? I'll have more photos when I get back from Rwanda, I really haven't taken my camera out while in the city. I'll try harder. :) -B... read more

Muli Mutya everyone! Sorry that it has been a while since my last entry. Since I wrote last I moved in with my host family, the Kiggunu's. They live in the Ntinda neighborhood of Kampala, just one of the many hills here! They are so sweet! My father is James, he is a computer scientist, I think he has his own business, not sure though. My mother is Julian, she works for the South African High Commission in their offices. Their oldest is a girl, Maaso, 20, her name means big eyes...it was a nickname given to her by her grandfather. Then there is Trevor, 8, he is so bright and is an excellent artist. Every night when I get back from school he is drawing a picture -many are of fighters and jet powered cars...oh ... read more

Got in late last night to Entebbe (where the airport it). The flights were long -all in all I had three layovers, 20 some hours of flying and a 40min ride in to Kampala...so you can imagine how numb my butt was and stiff my legs were! :) My luggage didn't make it through though...they don't know where it is (I've talked to them this morning and they haven't tracked it down yet). Hopefully it will finds it's way here...otherwise I'll have to become creative with what I've got! Kampala is a beautiful city: very lush and green, deep red soil...very polluted though, your throat burns as you walk down the street. I woke up this morning around 4:30 and finally got out of bed and wondered the city around 7am (all by myself!). I felt ... read more

"Weelaba" (pronounced way-la-bah) means farewell or good-bye in Lugandan...I wish I had inquired about the word(s) for "until next time..." because I know this is not "good-bye" and I will return again. The sun rose this morning painting the sky in beautiful hues of pink and orange. I, unfortunately, was too busy running around the house trying to collect the last of my belongings to sit and enjoy the sunrise...bummer! I was able to get a good picture of it just before we pulled away from the house to head for the airport. Lake Victoria was particularly beautiful this morning as the sun's rays, though partially hidden by clouds, danced on the water's surface...this too will leave a indelible impression in my mind. I am looking forward to the day when I return to this place...looking ... read more