So, I have just arrived back in Kampala from Gulu, officially done with my research and now just concentrating on writing my paper. Kampala is kind of a shock after being in Gulu for a solid 5 weeks. But, not nearly as shocking as the first time, and I like this city so I’m glad to have one more week here. And I was debating where to stay; I never thought I would go back to my family, but I decided that I kinda would like to do that, especially if Eddie is back which he might be. However, I am slightly concerned about Martin the stabber being there, especially since he called me the other week asking if he could have my iPod. Yet, while she doesn’t openly express it, I do think that my host-mother enjoys having me there. So, I am curious about how this week will go.
Looking back on my time in Gulu, I really really enjoyed it. My time with RHU was great and I was really sad to say goodbye to everyone at the organization… I have everyone’s contact so hopefully we will stay in touch. My parting gift to them was a bottle of barbeque sauce from the US, which was very well received. I will also miss Gulu itself, craziness and all. This past week I didn’t really do much work, just went to the market, to the pool multiple times, got really good food. Yesterday was a really good last day, involving finding an amazing craft store at an HIV/AIDS NGO, Indian food, trivia night at a local bar, and getting stuck in a crazy rainstorm on the way back.. The bus ride back today was also slightly amazing. Several chickens were on board, in very close proximity to being able to peck my feet. We also peed on the side of the road in complete view of all the other passengers and a bunch of soldiers. I also bought some cassava to suffice as breakfast/lunch, and it was honestly the size of my entire forearm. Thus, I shared it with many other people on the bus.
Well, I am going to take care of things and prepare to move back into my host family for a little bit, so until then~
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