August 10

Last day at Banana Village our secluded place away from Uganda except for our instructors. Tomorrow we go to our home stays for the next 10 weeks. Everything is so laid out and they cover so much of practical stuff about living in the culture that I am feeling more prepared then I anticipated. We found out that the area we will be serving in is the West Nile region so if you look at a map of Uganda and find Lake Albert (furthest lake N bordering Rwanda ) and draw a line straight line up and go L that is the area we are serving in. It has just been opened to volunteers because the army has kicked out (killed) the Freedom Resistance Fighters that were causing the unrest. It is very stable and there are 6 education instructors there now. The climate is cool in the am but warmer in the afternoon. So next week we learn Lugbara for the next 10 weeks. I am hopeful I have the words I needed for the other language. Food is interesting I have been talking with the kitchen staff and buying fruit from them. I have to go so I can get this on the internet a friend is letting me use his modem. Haven't had time to miss anyone yet but I love you all. Marc