Well hello everyone. I have a bit of time so I thought I'd post an update of my Ugandan situation. Because things here have not gone quite according to plan.
I've been here for about 2 weeks now and have had moments of being super sad and moments of complete happiness and excitement. I suppose that's not unusual for any traveller though. The most difficult part of my time here has been trying to decide whether or not I can actually do the project I came to work on. I travelled to the village where I would be staying and saw some gardens and some schools. I stayed with the poorest family I've ever met, who also happened to be some of the most open-hearted people I've met. My time in the village was very nice, but was overwhelmed by my inability to understand anyone around me or communicate with anyone except for my host, who is not always on top of updating me. In the end, this issue, coupled with a few other things led me to the decision that I wouldn't be able to swing it in the village for 4 months by myself with no one to really talk to. It was a really tough call.
So I ended up back here in Kampala, living in a hostel and attempting to figure out a plan b. This week I will be heading back to Masaka district to try out a program called the Uganda Rural Fund for a week or so. (www.ugandaruralfund.org) So wish me luck as I venture about and search for some way to contribute my time while I'm here!
I'm sorry this post has not been more exciting and really hasn't said much about what I've been doing/experiencing here. I promise to update at some point, either here or through email.
I miss everyone very much. Hope all is well!
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