Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in Your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name. Psalm 86:11


We are Siyahamba. We are walking in the light.

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Journal Entry No. 6

7/20/10
7 am Iganga time


The loans were meant to give them a start on a new life. Ben gave them to people he sincerely thought wouldn't waste the money but rather invest it and eventually pay them back. He told us the average Ugandan makes around 3000 shillings a day (around $1.50 USD). Andrea (one of the Musana founders) thinks it's even less; the villagers we live around live on next to nothing.

After the cafe we went to the post office where Sally mailed a letter to the US. She said she didn't care how long it took to get there, just that she liked getting the stamps.

We then returned to Musana, along the way being called "Mzungus" and giving Bongas to every child who walked by. We stopped for chapatti, a type of deep-fried crepe, if you will. It was delicious, even if we were being rude because Ugandans think it's improper to eat and walk. They believe eating is a time to enjoy life and food and to pause from the daily grind. Speaking of eating, I'm gonna grab some breakfast before there's none left!

The breakfast/dinner/lounge/living/mouse-dwelling area of the volunteer house...

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