Arrived!

I just have a few minutes to let everyone know that I have arrived in Kampala. We got in after dark, so I haven't been able to see much. On the 30 mile drive from Entebbe to Kampala think the strip in Knoxville on a Thursday night. Then add an African twist. The towns we passed through were so bustling... and it was a Sunday night! This is definitely a culture shock already. It's impossible to be inconspicuous because I am white and a female.

Please don't worry though. We're in good hands. George Piwang-Jalobo and Betty Udongo picked us up from the airport, and George has met us this morning at the Catholic vocational school we're staying at to take us into the city. He's also arranging all of our meetings. I'm pleading with him to take me to President Museveni. I don't think I'll get quite there, but I will get to meet the Minister of Health and the Minister of Disaster Preparedness. I also think we have a close connection with Museveni's assistant.

This should be an experience unlike anything I've done so far.
This is the real Africa.

I'll get on here as soon as I can again to let you know how the first day was.
Also, we're tenatively spending 2 days here, leaving on Wednesday for the 4 hour bus ride north to Gulu. We'll spend 10 days there.

Then, after Gulu we'll be back in Kampala for 2-3 days.

I'll give more details as soon as I know.

Let the adventure begin! <3