Hello everyone! I’m online! I have been loaned a computer and modem and have a little time on it to update you all briefly. First of all, thanks for all of your prayers. I am currently in Kampala resting and recovering. I arrived in a simple guesthouse this morning and plan on returning to the site … More Message from the president! …oh wait, nope, just Cait
Message from Caitlin: Cyrus does have Malaria. He just returned from the site and we started him on medication. He should recover soon. Washington has recovered successfully because his malaria was treated early. We are really blessed that we were able to conduct this latrine construction differently based on what we learned from issues in … More Lessons learned
Message from Caitlin: “The borehole for the new well at the orphanage reached a dept of 65 ft then collapsed. It took the strength of 7 men but thankfully we were able to pull the drill and 60 feet of extenders out of the collapsed borehole. We decided to refocus our efforts to the old … More Collapsed Borehole and a Sick Day
Message from Cait: “We might have set a Hydromissions record – 33′ in one day! It is at least a record for me & for Cyrus. We have far to go but at least we’re off to a great start!” Update: “David (American Trainee) left yesterday to head back to the states. Washington (Ugandan Trainee) … More Progress…or lack thereof
Message from Cait: Current project is at an orphanage. There is a 50′ borehole with a hand pump but it only produces 120 liters of water per day – not nearly enough for 100 kids! It is so sad to watch those kids work so hard at pumping just to get a trickle of water. … More Drilling for the kids…
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.
How Many Cows 