SubscribeI didn't merge into a white snowy landscape anymore. I was a snow flake in a tropical green paradise. The dense vegetation of Uganda took me by surprise.
5 minute walk from our training centre!
Kasange training centre is located 45 minutes (by car) east of Kampala. This is where 7 international volunteers were brought on a lazy Sunday morning. It is also where we met the 28 Ugandan volunteers for the first time. One by one we greeted the strangers that we would live and work with for the next month.
I was expecting quite a relaxed and civil induction week...oh how I was mistaken! Our days have been filled from 9:00-5:00 with intensive sessions. It's all been very informative - from the tedious yet crucial monitoring and evaluation session to the heated discussion on cultural myths and misconceptions. In the latter I discovered that The Netherlands is believed to be the place of racial segregation and female circumcision...hmmm, not quite.
5 comments:
JEALOUS JEALOUS JEALOUS! The picture really reminded me of how beautiful Africa is, the dusty red roads and vivid green fauna. Stunning. I hope you are surviving, not too overwhelmed. I can't believe they thought that about Holland! Hilarious, but I hope you corrected them forcefully!
love you lots and lots xxxx
How wonderful to get news from you already, I agree with Grace, boiling with jealousy over here!!
You probably won't have time to answer questions, but speaking of misconceptions I'm really curious to know how they're training you to deal with issues over this anti-gay law... it's ok, you can answer me in 7 months :)
Take care!
Woah... that is beautiful! It looks absolutely fascinating! It reminds me a little of Panama. Hopefully one day i'll get to do that, you are in for a fascinating treat Joyce,
Take care in Uganda,
Daniel.
It's amazing to think you took that whilst we are amidst the slush and foggy cold! Looking forward to reading about everything xxxx
Joyce we are thinking of you, keep writing it is great. Love the Klocke's
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