I'm in an Internet cafe, the signal is patchy, I reek of mosquito repellent - but I'm here in Uganda! After many hours of flights, airport stopovers and a lift
with Beyonce, we have made it to Mbarara, ready to head off to projects
tomorrow. Matatus are rather like minibuses, and the most common mode of transport here. They’re quite an experience, and all have rather curious names – “Chelsea
F.C”. and “God Is Brave: Kampala Masaka” were our alternatives. Beyonce seems relatively normal in comparison.
Home for the last few days has been EPA’s central house in Mbarara, and we've spent two days firing through some in-country orientation and project planning before our Head Teachers’ Conference tomorrow morning. This is a chance to gather all head and deputy head teachers of our partnership schools, the summer team and the new project workers together to evaluate last year’s investments and discuss the direction of this year’s plans.
Together with my partners, Alice and Will, I will be working with and investing in Kakiika Technical School. Being the only technical partnership school, we have a unique school to work with and we’re all really looking forward to the next nine weeks. Particularly given our newly-discovered shared love of tea.
Unfortunately for the blog, the pink running shoes have remained firmly in the bag. Although, with Lycra leggings not being appropriate for conservative rural dress standards, I will apparently have to learn to run in a skirt over the top. Hmm.
Even more unfortunately, there are still no photos yet – my camera is a) out of battery and b) still a bit sandy from its last outing in Africa, but watch this space!
Home for the last few days has been EPA’s central house in Mbarara, and we've spent two days firing through some in-country orientation and project planning before our Head Teachers’ Conference tomorrow morning. This is a chance to gather all head and deputy head teachers of our partnership schools, the summer team and the new project workers together to evaluate last year’s investments and discuss the direction of this year’s plans.
Together with my partners, Alice and Will, I will be working with and investing in Kakiika Technical School. Being the only technical partnership school, we have a unique school to work with and we’re all really looking forward to the next nine weeks. Particularly given our newly-discovered shared love of tea.
Unfortunately for the blog, the pink running shoes have remained firmly in the bag. Although, with Lycra leggings not being appropriate for conservative rural dress standards, I will apparently have to learn to run in a skirt over the top. Hmm.
Even more unfortunately, there are still no photos yet – my camera is a) out of battery and b) still a bit sandy from its last outing in Africa, but watch this space!
Just to let you know, not just Mom reads your blog, but your Canadian family too! We are glad to hear that you have arrived safely and have enjoyed your time so far. We look forward to hearing more about your continued adventures!!
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