Pearl of Africa
We came into Kampala this afternoon after school to take care of some errands. Among other things, we picked up the school's computer that had to be fixed and tried once again to find a place that would fix our camera. The focus hasn't worked since Ghana and the only way to take somewhat recognizable photos is when we zoom in completely. Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be anywhere in Kampala to have it fixed, we'll have to wait for Nairobi.
Other than our camera, things are great here. Uganda is a beautiful country! Much greener and more comfortable in climate than we expected. James and his wife Tabitha are taking amazing care of us. They basically put their lives on hold just to be our hosts. Tabitha has been cooking lots of delicious tradional food for us and James continues to return from his farm with all kinds of wonderful fruits and vegetables. The students we are teaching (high school age) have also wanted to make sure that we sample all the local produce--today we tried something called a jark fruit (or I think that's what it is called). And just to make a few of our readers jealous--we are in avocado heaven here! They're huge and everywhere.
We have two more days of teaching left and then next week we'll be helping James on his farm. It's been hard to find time to sit and write at length, since the closest internet to the house is here in Kampala, about an hour's journey, and quite a tiring one. Today we shared a taxi (that's what they call minibuses here) with a bleating goat. We'll try to get that sound clip up soon! On the way back we'll have to get a boda-boda (a moped taxi) for part of the way. Last time that was quite a dusty, dirty adventure, and this time it will be made even more exciting by the fact that we'll also be trying to carry the computer with us.
Sooo sad about your camera! Sad for you and sad for us. I hope you can get it fixed -- soon! :(
The image of the two of you on a moped with the African dust kicking up while you hold onto a computer is a priceless one--keep taking good care of each other. I think of you both often here in DC. You are missed!
I checked the site just before I left for lunch and was happy to see confirmation that you indeed arrived safe and sound in Uganda. I called Grandma immediately to read your posting to her, drove home(thankfully without a goat in the car), and had an avacado for lunch to celebrate your continued success! Hopefully you received my e-mails last week confirming finances. I'll check our e-mail tonight to see if you had a chance to send a message. Love, Papa.
Da hab' ich ja fast ein schlechtes Gewissen, dass ich schnell und bequem zu meinem Computer und ins Internet komme, wenn ihr dazu so eine beschwerliche und abenteuerliche Fahrt auf euch nehmen müsst - ich sage ganz herzlich "danke" dafür, dass ihr es macht!!! Freu' mich auf den sound clip und halte fest die Daumen, dass euer Fotoapparat bald repariert werden kann.
Bussi, Henni
Looks like you are having a great time touring the world. Glad to see you are both having so much fun.
John and Kim Berry, Washingon, D.C.
We are extremely happy to stay with you.So happy that we feel not to leave us.
Hi Guys!
We will miss you this Christmas but feel good knowing you are on a wonderful mission. What a great adventure!
Take care,
Love, Uncle Bernie and Aunt Louise
Hallo, Ihr Lieben!
Ratet einmal, von wo ich heute schreibe: ich bin mit Junior für 2 Tage in Hinterglemm!!! Schaut jetzt ein bisserl anders aus als im Sommer mit euch - heute schneit und stürmt es gewaltig, ist nicht gerade einladend zum Schifahren, aber trotzdem erholsam und schön. Ich soll euch ganz lieb von der Liane grüßen, natürlich auch euch, Sanna und David! (da hattet IHR letztes Jahr den "Pakt mit dem Teufel" für das tolle Wetter)
Bussi, Henni
Yo Kids!!!
Just emailed Dave and told him that Anne and I are going to LA for the 1st week in Jan (JetBlue had super cheat flights $175 round trip direct) hopping to see him, Dawn and Jesse.
Just talked to Dave and Leah from Breck, CO. They were both asking about you two, emailed them this site. Breck had their 1st snow about 2 feet, Dave is still teaching 7 to 12 year kids this year.
twelve days quite a wait
Hope u were able to fix the Canon
-Moose