The Little Boda Boda that could

this is just a quick note to let you know i've arrived safe and sound in Uganda. Getting in and out of the airport was an experience that I'll definately have to tell you about. We stayed in Kampala last night, in a youth hostel. Lying under the mosquito nets in the pitch black dark (the power went out suddenly as Kristin and I went into the bathroom to brush our teeth. I'm going to need to remember to bring my headlamp with me everything) was a surreal experience... i'm so glad I'm here.

We're currently at "Garden City" the closest thing to a mall in Uganda... we got to ride bota botas (motorcycle taxis) to get here... it was fun weaving in and out of traffic, not nearly as scary as I assumed it would be. Kristin and I were smashed together on a seat built for one... when we were going up some of the steeper hills, I kept chanting "I think we can, I think we can" under my breath... lending some support for the motorcycle. :) We got some supplies this morning for Kope, a coffee shop IC is trying to have up and running in Gulu come November. One of the priorities of the Gulu staff is providing as many employment producing/money making opportunities for the people of Uganda as possible, so this is one of their newest ventures. After were done at the cafe (I have like 10 minutes left... ) we're going to go pick up malaria pills, meet up with Jolie, go buy coffee mugs for Kope and then head up north to Gulu town... about 5-6 hours away. This afternoon/evening Jolie's father is going to give us culture instructions, which we're all really excited about (Jamie, the intern coordinator, wants to sit in on them too. :) )

you're all in my thoughts and prayers. hope your Mondays (it's already 12:02pm here) go FANTASTICALLY! :)

love,
Betsy