Category Archives: Beginnings

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First Full Day in Kampala

2 January 2020 I had a wonderful night’s sleep at the Entebbe Airport Guest House and a delicious breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, and fresh fruit: the tiny bananas which are so good, watermelon, and papaya. I also had fresh … Continue reading

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Safe Arrival in Uganda!

1 January 2020 Wow-2020! Happy New Year! It’s the start of a new decade and it’s going to be great!! Well I’ve arrived safely to Uganda after a 26hr trip. All went very smoothly with the flights. My seat mate … Continue reading

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Destination: Uganda

31December2019 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year’s Eve!  It’s been quite a long time since I’ve written upon return from my last trip to Uganda in June 2018. That wasn’t my intention but life stateside has been busy for me. … Continue reading

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Arrival in Uganda!

Sunday, 10 June 2018 I have arrived in Entebbe—tired and looking as though I’ve traveled halfway across the world, but very happy to be here safely. The fragrant air is filled with Uganda smells—wood fires cooking rice and beans mixed … Continue reading

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Returning to Uganda: 3 Days To Go!

Wednesday, June 6, 2018 Greetings!  I have good news—I’m on my way back to Uganda this weekend for my 12th trip!  I know it’s been over a year since I’ve written but my friends and students in Uganda are never … Continue reading

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Day 1 of the Mbarara University Pharmaceutical Care Workshop

3 April 2017 We woke up to a beautiful morning and a delicious breakfast and then headed off to our first day of the Pharmaceutical Care Workshop for the 3rd and 4th year pharmacy students at Mbarara University of Science … Continue reading

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A Stop by the Equator and a Warm Welcome to Mbarara, Uganda

2 April 2017 We had such a nice ride down to Mbarara today with a quick stop at the equator in Arthur’s comfy SUV.  It’s really helpful to have a vehicle like that to get over all of  the cracks … Continue reading

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Welcome to Uganda

2 April 2017 After 2 long flights we arrived safe and sound at Entebbe Airport, albeit a little haggered. It took us 45min to get through the Visa line which surprised me. They have a new online approval process which … Continue reading

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Looking Forward to Meeting the Mbarara Pharmacy Students

30 March 2017 I’m really excited to go back to Mbarara University and meet up with students that the team and I met last September. I’d like you to meet the two Mbarara Students who were instrumental in arranging my … Continue reading

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Uganda Spring 2017: Introduction of USA Travelers

29 March 2017 It’s been quite awhile since you’ve heard from me but I’ve been very busy behind the scenes developing great plans for my upcoming trip to Uganda. This will be my 11th and every experience seems to build … Continue reading

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