So, we have arrived in Uganda after a pair of long flights. It has been a few days since we first got here and we are steadily getting settled in our new surroundings, though culture shock has impeded this process some. Our accomodations are nice if not a little.... different. We are well taken care of by the staff and have made friends with one of our fellow teachers named Suzan. She is very warm and always excited to help us out in anyway she can. It has been a bit tough trying to connect with most people here so far, as I think they find many of our little habits of life strange, but comfort and understanding will come with time. I find many aspects of the Ugandan way of life quite envigorating. The other morning I got up at 7:00 to get water for bathing. I walk a ways through the village with the sun rising at my back, greeting the villagers as they emerged from their home to start their days work. I strode down the hill to the vocational school were we will be teaching and stood in a puddle of mud and shit to pump fresh spring water from the ground. It made me love this place. We are scheduled to begin teaching on Monday, and have had some confusion in getting all the logistics straight, but those will be hammered out once we getting into the class room (if we are ever told where that is). Though I can already tell that this will be a very hard experience in many respects, I feel it will be equally rewarding. We will try and keep this thing updated as much as possible, and I will try to get some pictures up soon.
-- B.
9 comments:
Haha! First Comment to your first Post ;)
It's Wonderfull to hear that you 2 made it and are already jumping into this adventure smiling. It's late,so sorry that this is short, but we all hope to hear from you guys whenever you can post here and everything.
Peace,
Carter
I was reading your blog and had to stop for a minute to picture where you are, it must be so different from here. We take so much for granted here, I'm touched by your love for what you are doing and the people you want to help.
In everyword I sense the Respect and awe of where your life has leaded you both so far..
Love
Mom, Bonnie
Wow! I never realized that it would be so difficult to enter a comment in your blog! Well, as the old saying goes...It is difficult to teach old dogs new tricks!
Hope all is well with you two and you are enjoying life far far away with a continous supply of electricity! Take care...if this works, I will send more comments later!
Mom M
Well, it sounds like your long days are becoming very gratifying. Your accommodations are to say the least...rather primitive! But you are young, strong and I must say adventurous, so keep enjoying yourselves!
Love to you both,
Mom M
Your sense of humor in dealing with a new way of life is inspiring! Knowing what you two are having to learn to live with, and enjoying it all the while,It makes me feel like I should do more to make the world a better place than it was when I found it.
Do you feel safe there, I can hear your love for the place, and people, are they taking to you as well? We miss you, I know I'm counting the days!
Love to you both
MOM, Bonnie
Ok, can't let the moms do ALL the blogging. Great to read your impressions so far, keep 'em coming! Your mom thinks your bathroom is primitive, but it could be better than the houseboats lately...2 successive sewage spills in Mill Valley in the last two weeks, dumping more than 5 million gallons of sewage into the bay...have been staying out of the kayaks lately! Cheers!
Thank You for the Photos, it is indeed a glimpse into your life there.
Renee looks so happy,I am so proud of you two.
Chickens?That is a good thing right?
How is the food? Please let us know how we can send what you need ok? Keep up the photos please it goes along way towards our peace of mind.
Love
MOM
whats up cousin! and renee!
it's great reading about your adventures in Uganda. keep em coming! i'm looking into doing something similar soon. you kids be safe and have fun! hope to see you soon (not too soon), love Maggie
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