December 7, 2011

Arrived in Uganda

I arrived very late in Uganda after traveling 36 hours.  Getting ,my visa was very simple, and other than it being hot, and me being tired the airport was no big deal.  Ben, the founder of Kin was there to pick me up.  Driving from the airport to the project was quite an experience.  1.  Speed limits don't really exist. 2. lines on the road are obly a suggestion. 3. There are no stop signs. 4. When passin following ect. they get as close to the other vehichle as possible without hitting them; and at insane speeds.  On my way there I thik we had  a dozen or more near misses.  The driver kept assuring me he was very much under control.  It's difficult to begin to describe the sights on my way to the project.  People everywhere even at almost midnight.  And the conditions of the treets, and the buildings seemed uncomprehendable.  There was very little lighting, Kampala has very little electricity, and it is never very reliable.  Most of the roads were dirt with the last few miles being very trecherous road conditions.  Huge potholes, and bumps everywhere; it was like 4-wheeling in a mini van.  When I arrived the children all greeted me with huge smiles and big hugs.  I am sure this will be a very humbling experience.  for now I am going to bed.

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