THE WEEKEND GETAWAY
It’s getting easier to go do things as I get more comfortable navigating the geography and the people. Since sleeping at the Nile River Camp before rafting last weekend, I wanted to go back to hang out there and enjoy … READ MORE
AFRICA
THE TELECOM
At this moment, I am putting pen to spiral notebook paper rather than fingertips to laptop keyboard. Power outages are common in Iganga, and the single drawback to my newly purchased HP Envy is that the battery only lasts a … READ MORE
THE WHITE NILE
Whitewater rafting on the Nile was terrifying. For a minute. Then it was SUPER FUN! There is a city called Jinja about an hour’s drive to the east of where I’m staying in Iganga. Jinja is substantially more developed than … READ MORE
THE MZUNGU
I am Mzungu. I am reminded of that every time I walk off campus by the dozens of children that shout “Mzungu, Bye-eeeeeee!!” Mzungu means “white person,” which in turn means “person who has a lot.” A lot of money, … READ MORE
THE FOOD POISONING
On my first night in Uganda, I ran tap water over my toothbrush, put it in my mouth, and brushed. I was even holding my water bottle in the other hand. It was a mindless mistake brought on by sleep … READ MORE
THE STARCHY CARBS
Starchy carbs. Mostly I try to avoid them. At home, I prepare a weekly starch-free breakfast casserole consisting of sausage, greens (chard or kale), eggs, and other veggies which are usually peppers. It gets topped with some avocado and Cholula. … READ MORE
THE TRAVEL
I left Denver on a Saturday, late-morning, and flew to Detroit. Detroit was pleasant surprise. The airport restaurants are set up with self-service tablets for ordering and online entertainment. Each table or seat also comes with a charging station. After … READ MORE
