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June 11th 2015

Published: June 11th 2015

Alright, well I’ve been in Uganda for over a month now so I figure it’s time I actually spend some time writing about the work I’ve been doing - I swear I have been working here! Because I don’t like to spend my downtime blogging, I will continue to be behind on entries the entire time I’m here. I intended this to be a quick run-down of how the first month has gone, but like all my entri... Read Full Entry

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She's still alive!

We lanced this goat's abscess during last year's paravet refresher training!

This is how pens should NOT look

Poor goats.

The strangest lawn ornament I've ever seen

The owner of the home had the most beautiful lawn with groomed plants, flowers and lots of decorations, and then there was this. The husband (who wasn't home) is an artist and he made all the sculptures. I must say, I'm kinda curious as to what inspired this piece.

Heil... er, wait.

So not to bash religion, but I do have a problem with Western Christian's coming to Uganda to impose their beliefs on the people here. Many of the messages focus on things that are horribly destructive to the people here, such as homophobia and condemning condom use. Many of the people here are extremely religious and they will believe these messages even if it's harmful to them and others.