Uganda – I soon get to say Aloha to you!!! It has sort of
hit me that I’m going. I think it will hit even more since I’ve left the
island. People ask me if I’m ready – yes and no.
I am finally up to date with all my shots. My last Hep B
shot was a doozy compared to the other 2 before it! The nurse kept asking me if
I was ok – probably because I had a look for confusion and pain on my face
while I was sitting there. Yep – just another day at the travel clinic really.
It was recommended that I get a flu shot before I go due to
being in a confined space (2 plane rides) for such a long period of time going
to the orphanage. I don’t know that I want another shot. I’m still praying
about whether or not to get one…or if it’s even possible to find the shot in
August when it’s not flu season.
I need to figure out what bank to go with. I don’t want to
be charged an arm and a leg whenever I use my card at an ATM in Uganda, but
don’t know if I’ll be able to find one that doesn’t charge exorbitant prices. I
asked my mom to do some research, but don’t know if she’s had time. I want to be
able to find one in the first week I’m at my mom’s so I can get my money in
there.
Another thing is traveler’s insurance. I started looking
online one evening and got a little bit overwhelmed. There are several to
choose from and I’m not the most proficient in understanding insurance lingo,
so will definitely be getting help on this one. Not sure how it all works
either.
I’ve been asked by the orphanage to bring over pepperoni. If
you would like to help donate pepperoni, please let me know! I think it’s the
director’s husband that owns a café and “hotel” and they sell a lot of
pepperoni pizza. It costs quite a lot to have it shipped in. I want to be able
to take a duffel bag for donations. I need to call British Airways to see if
they have some kind of deal with those going on mission’s trips to third world
countries.
If you want to donate something, you can go to Amani Baby
Cottage here and look at what they are in need of.
Volunteers are a huge part in keeping this place going. You can’t find
everything you need all the time like you can in the states. Would you consider
donating to their cause?
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