Friday, May 23, 2008

Africa day 1

Hey all! I've been in Africa now for about one full day. It's pretty intense. We flew in yesterday about 10:40 pm after about a 25 hour flight. We're staying in a city called Mukono, which is about half an hour or so from the capital of Uganda, Kampala. Pretty big, lots of people and lots of traffic. It's hot and humid, but I think I might be able to get used to it; I slept like a baby last night, though that could've been from the traveling. We'll find out for sure tonight. We're staying with a lady named Margret, who used to work pretty high up in the government here, but she's now retired. But that doesn't mean she does nothing; this lady's intense. She's always around, making sure that everything's good for us; as she puts it, she's our host, and if we pass out from lack of food, it's her fault. I think food, though, will be the last of my problems; I just bought five pinapples from a local market for 1000 shillings a pop, which is roughly 60 cents in America. Anyways, it's about time for us to head back; it's starting to get dark and we try not to be out then. So take care all and I'll keep you posted!

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