It is another Sunday. Today was a very fun day because today we went to kampala for the day. The reason that we went there was so that I could but a stove and other items to make my life a little easier. After we went shooping we went to a church called KPC which is a church in Kampala it is a church between the one that you see on tv and a choir it was very fun and neat. Then to a cafe called a Cafe pap the food was amazing and the coffee was outside this world. The way we got there was very fun. We started by walking to the tar road then we took a boda boda to Munoko when we got there we took a Matatu (it is a van that is a taxi) it was very fun. On the way home it was not very fun because to driver and his partner were jerks and kicked us off 2 stops early because they made more room for new riders, butwhatever its all good.
I will see you when I see you
Carpe Diem
Brad
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Friday, July 18, 2008
Holy Cold
Hello everyone-
All is going well here. I am was getting used to my shower working until this morning then back to asking other people to use they're shower. I am also getting used to the cold water showers. I learned when to take a shower and when not too.
Today I walked to the roadside stands. It is about a half mile to 3 quarters of a mile so not to far. I walked with Max and we both had are very first Rolex. They're very good basically what they are is a egg wrapped in a thin pancake. Max and I loved them, we will have them again for sure. The best part is that it is very cheap for 2of them it cost me 1400.00 schillings. The ratio is 1620.00 schilling per one dollar. So very very cheap, and it was a very good supper. Not to much going on besides the daily grid. I am finally starting my real job so I am very excited about that. The next couple of weeks that is going to be very interesting to see how everything works and how the new things are built.
Thank you for reading and have a great day
Brad
All is going well here. I am was getting used to my shower working until this morning then back to asking other people to use they're shower. I am also getting used to the cold water showers. I learned when to take a shower and when not too.
Today I walked to the roadside stands. It is about a half mile to 3 quarters of a mile so not to far. I walked with Max and we both had are very first Rolex. They're very good basically what they are is a egg wrapped in a thin pancake. Max and I loved them, we will have them again for sure. The best part is that it is very cheap for 2of them it cost me 1400.00 schillings. The ratio is 1620.00 schilling per one dollar. So very very cheap, and it was a very good supper. Not to much going on besides the daily grid. I am finally starting my real job so I am very excited about that. The next couple of weeks that is going to be very interesting to see how everything works and how the new things are built.
Thank you for reading and have a great day
Brad
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
another day in the nieghborhood
Lets start with last night shall we. Last night the volunteers of the Netherlands had a party for all that work at the orphanage. It was very cool we played Dutch games and at the end of the night we were watching and dancing to African music. It was so fun and that is coming from a guy that can not dance very well. It was a kick in the pants.
Now this morning we walked to Mukono again but this time there were like ten of us it was so beautiful.
Today was kind of weird day the monkeys came down and attack the dogs and the children it was very scary. The dog protected the kids so that was great but now we have to call the vet to fix the dogs.
That is all for the day!!!
Carpe Diem
Brad
Now this morning we walked to Mukono again but this time there were like ten of us it was so beautiful.
Today was kind of weird day the monkeys came down and attack the dogs and the children it was very scary. The dog protected the kids so that was great but now we have to call the vet to fix the dogs.
That is all for the day!!!
Carpe Diem
Brad
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
seeing the sun raise
It is now July 15th it is a very cool day.
I have experienced a lot that I didn’t have a chance to the first time I was here. My neighbors and I got up at 0630 on Tuesday morning and walked to Munoko to the supermarket. It was a very pretty walk we got to see the sun raise over of the village. We took the back roads because they’re the safest; it took us about an hour to walk it. After we were done at the market it was getting late in the morning so we took a Boda Boda (motorcycle taxi) back to the compound. It is an experience that everyone needs to try, it was so much fun. We then had Breakfast and off to work we all went. It's now supper time in Uganda and I can hear the kids from across the road singing it is very fun to listen to. Now tonight the volunteers from the Netherlands are have a party for very one.
The other reason that is a very cool day is that fact that is is Max The Dog's Birthday!!!! So Max the dog is now seven years old.
I have experienced a lot that I didn’t have a chance to the first time I was here. My neighbors and I got up at 0630 on Tuesday morning and walked to Munoko to the supermarket. It was a very pretty walk we got to see the sun raise over of the village. We took the back roads because they’re the safest; it took us about an hour to walk it. After we were done at the market it was getting late in the morning so we took a Boda Boda (motorcycle taxi) back to the compound. It is an experience that everyone needs to try, it was so much fun. We then had Breakfast and off to work we all went. It's now supper time in Uganda and I can hear the kids from across the road singing it is very fun to listen to. Now tonight the volunteers from the Netherlands are have a party for very one.
The other reason that is a very cool day is that fact that is is Max The Dog's Birthday!!!! So Max the dog is now seven years old.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Finally I am in Uganda
Hello all-
Sorry that this is the first chance I had to write on the blog very busy and internet very hard to get on.
I left America on July 8th. I went from MN to New York City for a 5 hour layover from New York I went on a 7 hour plane ride to Amsterdam for a 3 layover, then another 7 hour plane ride to Entebbe Uganda. I got to Entebbe at 9:00 night african time which is 1:00 in Minnesota. Then Max and I got to are new home around 10:30 11:00.
On the first day was pretty slow just got to walk around and check things out. I got to meet my new neighbors. Max got to meet the other 2 dogs it did not go very well like I wished it would of. Max is getting better thou!!! I got to see Henry again when he saw me his eyes were wide open and he ran to me. It was very cute and very exciting for me. We got to eat supper together that night.
The Second full day here was very exciting!! A container filled with food came from America so we all helped to unload it. The other thing was that are school was in a soccer match with the neighboring school. WE WON it was very exciting when they got back to the compound the car horn were going off just was like they just WON State.
I got to go Kampala today I got my cell phone hooked help and some shopping done. It was a very neat experience.
On Sat. was a very busy day on the Compound people came from the village. The Children played in the courtyard and the Parents were in class. The parents came to learn how to help their children when they are in school.
It is now Sunday and no to much going on I just cleaned my house all morning and then at 2:00 I went to church very fun otherwise not very exciting.
Until the next time we talk...
Carpe Diem
Brad
Sorry that this is the first chance I had to write on the blog very busy and internet very hard to get on.
I left America on July 8th. I went from MN to New York City for a 5 hour layover from New York I went on a 7 hour plane ride to Amsterdam for a 3 layover, then another 7 hour plane ride to Entebbe Uganda. I got to Entebbe at 9:00 night african time which is 1:00 in Minnesota. Then Max and I got to are new home around 10:30 11:00.
On the first day was pretty slow just got to walk around and check things out. I got to meet my new neighbors. Max got to meet the other 2 dogs it did not go very well like I wished it would of. Max is getting better thou!!! I got to see Henry again when he saw me his eyes were wide open and he ran to me. It was very cute and very exciting for me. We got to eat supper together that night.
The Second full day here was very exciting!! A container filled with food came from America so we all helped to unload it. The other thing was that are school was in a soccer match with the neighboring school. WE WON it was very exciting when they got back to the compound the car horn were going off just was like they just WON State.
I got to go Kampala today I got my cell phone hooked help and some shopping done. It was a very neat experience.
On Sat. was a very busy day on the Compound people came from the village. The Children played in the courtyard and the Parents were in class. The parents came to learn how to help their children when they are in school.
It is now Sunday and no to much going on I just cleaned my house all morning and then at 2:00 I went to church very fun otherwise not very exciting.
Until the next time we talk...
Carpe Diem
Brad
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Almost Ready
Hello All-
It is now the day before the 4th of July. I got a little behide because there was a huge fire in Green Isle Mn.
I am finishing up my support raising and packing for the trip. My plane is taking off at 700 on the 8th of July. Other wise not much is going on I am having my third and last going away party.
So I will write again when I get to Uganda
Carpe Diem
Brad
It is now the day before the 4th of July. I got a little behide because there was a huge fire in Green Isle Mn.
I am finishing up my support raising and packing for the trip. My plane is taking off at 700 on the 8th of July. Other wise not much is going on I am having my third and last going away party.
So I will write again when I get to Uganda
Carpe Diem
Brad
Saturday, June 7, 2008
It's Now June
It's now June
Hello all-
It's now June 7th with 23 more days,and 5 more shifts of work to go. It's not like I am counting down or anything!!!
Some if the things that I am doing to get ready are of course support raising which is going okay, going to my last Twins game, doing a little shopping, and most important is making sure Max the dog gets all the things that he needs to go with.
Some of the things that I am nervous about are making sure everything will go smoothly with max. If course making sure all the support is raised before I go.
That's all for now later all!!!
Brad
Hello all-
It's now June 7th with 23 more days,and 5 more shifts of work to go. It's not like I am counting down or anything!!!
Some if the things that I am doing to get ready are of course support raising which is going okay, going to my last Twins game, doing a little shopping, and most important is making sure Max the dog gets all the things that he needs to go with.
Some of the things that I am nervous about are making sure everything will go smoothly with max. If course making sure all the support is raised before I go.
That's all for now later all!!!
Brad
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