Message from Cait: Finally got to Iganga yesterday. We squeezed into a mini van packed with 20 people for a 1 hour ride to Mbale then caught the big bus for the 2 hour ride to Iganga. We had one bathroom break on the way. Here in Uganda that means the bus pulls over and … More What is a Ugandan bathroom break?
Message from Cait: “We’ll finish the latrines by the end of today (thankfully!) & spend tomorrow getting to our next project village. I attempted to plow earlier but the oxen won!” Update: “The sun has set and we’re still working at the latrine site. We are sharing one small flashlight between the 5 men finishing … More Latrines and plowing
Hey! It’s Melissa again. Got a bunch of updates from Cait and of course, there is never a dull moment with her! So, how many cows IS Cait worth? While that is the title of this blog, the question has never been answered. After a quick phone call I had with Cait this morning, I … More Caitlin is being traded for cows….again
Message from Cait: Persevered through hard material all day. Hit water at 15′. Drilled down to case borehole at 22′! Latrine construction next challenge. All is well. Food is good.
Message from Cait: Good day! Reached 9ft depth on our first drill day! I have been able to sleep in my room because I believed the rats wouldn’t come. Not true as I found out today. My comfort – a local said to sleep in socks because they will chew on individual toes.
Message from Cait: “All is well! Made it to Bukedea. Thatched huts and very remote just like i like! We walk everywhere and the huts are spaced quite well. I love it. The hut i live in is 5 star. I even have a door! No snakes yet. I was pulled aside as the team … More First message from Cait
Hi Everyone, My name is Melissa and I’ll be Caitlin’s ghostwriter while she’s working and traveling. I won’t be able to give messages to her since she won’t be able to check e-mail very often but I’ll be posting the updates she sends to me as soon as I get them. Cait should be arriving … More Life’s a journey, not a destination
I am waiting at my gate in the Newark Airport. My drilling equipment made it through TSA and none of my carry-on items were removed so the first two wee worrisome steps are over. Next challenge will be getting my equipment through customs in Uganda- sometimes customs gives me a hard time so I don’t … More Only love remains
… It will kill those pesky insects! My dad helped me treat my clothes and mosquito net with Permethrin today. It is a strong pesticide that will be “safe” for me once it dries on the gear. It is supposed to kill mosquitoes on contact (wahoo!) Clothes for my 6-week adventure consist of two tee-shirts, … More If it doesn’t kill me first…
… You’re off to great places! You’re off and away! You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. … … On and on you will hike, And I know you’ll hike far and face up to your problems whatever they are. You’ll get mixed up of course, as you already know. … More Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
How Many Cows 