Today is my last full day in Kampala and I was able to accomplish one last major task - getting a table built for a computer workstation in the apartment. It looks great. The apartment is all spruced up and ready for next batch up volunteers in 2008. So, my first experience in Africa was pretty good. There are several things that I won't miss, such as the breathing in of exhaust every day, the power outages (I couldn't make breakfast this morning because we had no power) and the treacherous pediastrian walkways (and I use the term walkways very losely).
On the other hand there are many things that I will miss - like watching the monkeys play on our roof with their babies, seeing the beautiful diversity of plants and wildlife and also learning from the people here, especially at the hospital. These people do amazing things every day with very little. It's truly incredible that they wake up every morning and go to work and just not give up.
I am also going to miss the wonderful billboards thare are all over the city. Such as "There is Life after CHOGM, Don't Drive After Drinking" or "A Real Man Love and Respects a Woman, It's Not Just About Sex - So, Be a Real Man." There is also this great one about Sugar Daddies, which I can't remember the exact wording but it is basically trying to decrease the number of "sugar daddies" out there. Apparently, it's a problem here. I am hoping to get a photo of that one before I leave.
In any case, I hope you all enjoyed my Uganda Blog. Thanks for all the comments, I really enjoyed reading them. I hope to see many of you upon my return to the states. Hopefully, I will make my connection in London and will actually make it home.
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Sounds like you had a great time - can't wait to see you back here in Washington. Travel safe!
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