Ok, not really... but this will be my last blog before coming home. I seriously cannot believe that this is my last full day in Gulu. I am quite sad. We leave for Murchenson Falls tomorrow at 2:00, will safari on Sunday morning and drive the dreadfully bumpy road back to Kampala in the afternoon. It's gonna suck! We will spnd one night in Kampala at Backpackers Hostel and then off to Jinja where we will raft down the Nile and for the brave - bungee jumping! I will be brave that day as it is one of the few (three?) places in the world you can still legally jump and touch the water.
I am wondering around the town on Gulu for now quietly reflecting and sucking down a Splash juice box - orange flavor. I'm not sure what to write about my time here... I'm much better at storytelling in person. Besides, the power is not here, hasn't been here for two days and internet is expensive because it is being run by generators. I will tell you this:
My trip here has been amazing and I have found myself comfortable here, even developing a routine that will be hard to shake. I will miss my school, my American roomates that are now my family and my new Ugandan friends. There is a happiness here that seeps into you - even through the stories of war and troubled times. I'm excited to come back and find a new place to live and start the school year, but this place will not be easy to leave. I will see you all soon with tons of pics and stories enough to drive you nuts. (750 at last count - but i won't make you sit through them all - I'll give you the 'good parts version') Wish you all could see the sky here today, it is open and full of cotton clouds like the ocean after a storm. I will see you all soon, hopefully over margaritas and mexican food! love you all! Jo
Dave - I would love to discuss the crazy arabic keyboards here and the trouble with typing at an internet cafe in Uganda, but I only have 6 minutes left. I can't wait to see you and exchange stories, hope Ireland and rugby were grand! WE need a dive bar hop soon!
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Jo,
You have made my summer of boredom come alive when I read your blog. I have enjoyed every minute.
Love,
Aunt Joann
Jo, Bungee Jumping! Sorry I had a mom moment. I can't wait for the 750 + pictures.We are home now in dry CA. Have fun in your adventures Be safe and see ya soon! Love Mom
MY co-workers are impressed with your bravery (aka the Rhinos, Nile and Bungee lumping) I have to say I was quite proud telling them what you are doing!!! I can't wait for the pictures I wish I could see you as soon as you get home, but hopefully Christmas or Thanksgiving--or if you want to make a stop in ATL before San Diego :0) I miss you tons and can't wait to see you and the pictures!!
PS I meant Bungee jumping not bungee lumping although I would like to see you bungee lump! That would be cool :0)
I cannot believe you are already coming home!! Not that I didn't miss you, but I swear it seems like you just left last week. It must be crazy for you! I am super impressed and amazed by your bravery and adventurousness (it is too a word) I say bungee jump with abandon!!
lvoe as always
Lol! I think I would rather bungee "lump" than bungee jump. In bungee "lumping" they tie a bungee to your ankle and you then sit on the couch and watch Seasons 3,4,7 of Lost.
Jolene, you don't know how PROUD of you I am! I have been bragging to everyone about you in Uganda. (when they ask me where it is, I say, "I don't know. Someplace in Europe!")
Safe travels!
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