In Kampala with a frozen jelly bean

So I arrived in Entebbe last night after two days in the air and three continents. I was cleared for swine flu and went through ‘customs’ which was actually nothing other than a sign to walk under. My cousin Jean (her nickname is Jeany Beany Frozen Jelly Beany) was there to meet me; it was so nice to see a familiar face!

In the hour car ride to Kampala we saw the state house where the president was staying and about five minutes later had to pull to the side of the road to let the 10+ SUVs of the presidential caravan zoom past. It was dark out during the drive because it was about 20 00 but I got to see a few shops and people walking by. So much for arriving in Africa and being able to see it!

Jean and I exchanged gifts when we got back and I learned that for a woman to show her knees in Uganda it is equivalent to a women going topless in the states. Don’t worry I was covered! After a quick tour and seminar on how the shower works I had first night of sleep in Uganda!

Today, I visited Jean’s first grade classroom at Heritage International School so I got to see all of her cute kids and to admire her classroom decorate in bright colors. She told me about all of the kids and their families and I learned that teachers here get invited to kids’ birthday parties! How cool is that. Right now Jean is taking pictures at an ice cream social since she had become the resident photographer and I am taking advantage of the … wireless! internet.

The weather is gorgeous, a little warm in the sun but there is a nice breeze from the lake. I’m really looking forward to going to the market on Friday and getting to see a little bit more of the city.

Peace, I hope to write again soon.