I have just finished my home stay with a family in Mukono. I stayed there the past two weeks, ending last Friday. They had a nine month old son name Sedrick, a four year old daughter named Cathy, a seven year old son named Christopher, a ten year old daughter named Hilda, and a fourteen year old niece named Annet living with the mother (Florence) and father (Christopher). The father is a primary school math teacher, and the mom sells treats to kids at the school and takes care of the baby during the day. They served me pawpaw, which I think is papaya. It is very good. Coming home from school every day, Cathy, the four year old would run to greet me and hug me. Every else says “welcome back!” when I get close to them. Hospitality is a way of life here.
We saw the Archbishop of Mukono (the town where I live) brought into power two Sundays ago. President Museveni also delivered a speech!
They live in a house right next to the school and have big tanks that collect rainwater that they use for everything. They do have electricity though.
One of my roommates decided to spend the rest of the semester with her host family. She loves singing with them.
There are red clay brick roofs outside of my classrooms. I really love my classes here, especially with the American professors. They have come from similar places as me and are relatable role models.
I decided to be a part of the debate team and the International Justice Mission here. In the United States, the IJM fights slavery and here it fights for the rights of widows.
This past weekend we went to the Source of the Nile. It is where Lake Victoria feeds into the Nile River. I also had a great time getting to know the Honors College students better.
This weekend my friend Kim and I are going to Kampala, the capitol of Uganda. I hope to update you soon!
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