Day 7

Wow - So I'm really failing at the cyber aspect of this trip. And the photo aspect too! The survey crew has been getting the most cultural exposure, so I'll have to get their photos. Maybe I can get some in the later parts of the trip, but I feel kind of lame snapping pictures like a typical white tourist. I want the pictures, but I'm fighting the reputation/impression required in getting them.

The past few days, I've been mostly at the house doing computer work. The site plan is coming along, although we're running into constraints with high water table and marshy areas that are putting a damper on the plan! We'll get it figured out though!

Here are a few random thoughts. The house is working out nicely. There are four of us guys in a bedroom in bunk beds. I've got a top bunk, complete with my mosquito net. Still getting bit, so good thing for the pills. Managing to stay out of the sun though, so no issues there.

It's pretty hot. As in, you don't even need a sheet at night not. As in, if I'm moving, (and sometimes if I'm sitting) I'm always sweating hot.


The staple foods consist of a variety of starches, with some type of meaty stew on top. Matowkey (sp?) is one, it's mashed up plantains. The stews mostly have beef. I've been going for the chunks, taking it easy on the sauces. Luckily it's not spicy stuff, otherwise I'd be dying b/c we see it over and over at meals.

Everyone in Uganda has cell phones. Every little roadside village has shacks selling 'airtime' cards. Basically like calling cards that you dial in with on your cell phone. Incredible. Cell phone and internet coverage are not things I would expect on a trip to africa. We have both.

Catch yah later!