Greetings from Kampala! It's officially my third day in Uganda and I'm loving it already. Even though I'm not gone for good, last week in Chicago was full of lots of "lasts" - the last time I'd get to see the sunset from my favorite spot on the couch, the last time I'd grab dinner with the Chicago crew, hopefully my last Malort shot and trip to The Apartment, etc. But, what's exciting about being here, is that it's full of "firsts!"
While all these new experiences have been great, I'm looking forward to settling into a routine. So far, the options seem endless. Breakdance / modern dance classes, frisbee leagues, salsa dancing lessons, etc. @Bennett and Brady - my biggest risk of getting sick is probably from eating or drinking contaminated food or water. That means that I have to remember to brush my teeth with bottled water! There were a few cases of Ebola in 2012 in Uganda, but what you heard about in the news was mainly about an epidemic outbreak in West Africa. In addition to using a mosquito net and lots of bug spray, I am also taking pills each day to try to prevent malaria, which I could get from a mosquito bite. Luckily, I haven't had any side effects from the medication - some people get hallucinations! If you go to the CDC website, you guys can read health information for travelers going anywhere in the world. Next time you guys go on vacation, you should check it out! @Elaine Kaima - if you're offering me a North Face sponsorship, I'm all ears :)
Dad
11/23/2015 06:31:27 pm
Justine, Good to know that you are settling in well, and started to get busy already. The toaster+stove combo is interesting. Never seen it before any where else.
Eileen
11/23/2015 09:29:49 pm
Grasshoppers is chips? Not convincing, but good for you for trying! Does everyone get their own apartment? No sharing? I'd rather you have a roommate or some type of buddy system. I'm sure the breakdancing was amazing. Hope you're videotaping on go pro or something. Miss you!
Suzanne
11/23/2015 10:04:51 pm
I must have logged on to your blog every few hours just to see if you have any updates. Wow, glad you can adapt so quickly, love all the documentaries of first time experiences in Uganda. Bennett asks if he is too young to go do a service project in Africa. Your mom informed us that your high school teacher had told you the right time to go is when the skill set is there to make the most impact. I have to remind Bennett that.
Shannon
11/24/2015 08:09:48 am
Glad you made it there. Love your list of first. I can only experience it vicariously through you. Keep posting stories and pictures. Are there other volunteers there staying by you? How's the weather?
A. Pam
11/24/2015 09:03:03 pm
Never seen the toaster and cook top together before either. Your lunch looks huge or may be just the picture....
Justine
12/3/2015 03:22:45 am
We get two passes a week to a nice country club / hotel nearby where we can use the gym. So far...haven't worked out since I got here haha. The lunches are huge, I usually never finish them - sometimes I just eat the rest for dinner later.
Alex
11/30/2015 11:56:59 am
Hi Justine,
Mia Divecha
12/2/2015 12:48:19 pm
Food looks so cool!! I love that they have someone to run out and get you food? What are your colleagues like? Americans? Locals?
Jen Ryder
12/2/2015 01:32:50 pm
Breakdance project looks so cool! Loved your snaps from that. Plz sign up for a breakdance class, I think the locals would be very impressed with your moves especially the Jbaby original — the sleep sway.
Justine
12/3/2015 03:23:24 am
haha...don't know if Uganda is ready for that yet Comments are closed.
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