Mpora, mpora

So, I obviously have very limited access to internet and that is why you see such a gap between postings. It's not that there aren't things worth writing about! Thus far I have had some recent incidences with rodents joining me as roommates without my approval. First, I had a problem with two rats who decided they liked being in my home better than outside. How do I know there were two? Well, I woke up very early one morning to some rustling and daringly picked up my flashlight and left the safety of my mosquito net and found two rats frolicking around my home. I proceeded to jump up and down and shout and they just ran and hid behind some boxes. Now, I think I have addressed the problem with rat poison and some wood to block the large gaps between the bottom of my doors and the floor.

Next fun evening was when a bad slipped into my home and proceeded to fly around and refuse to fly out the two doors that I had opened wide just for that purpose! I chased it around with a broom until I was finally able to knock it down and sweep it out of the house. Talk about quite the wildlife adventure!

Just as exciting but no furry animals involved...About 2 weeks ago I had the pleasure of waking up to an earthquake (5.7 to be exact). Bed trembling, house shaking. I had no idea what to do so I was just laying there until my neighbors shouted, "Christina, get out of the house! It might fall on you!" So, I went running out to hang out with them until all the aftershocks were over. That experience has made me decided that I will never willingly live in an earthquake prone area!

Other than that, I am basically continuing to adjust to life in Karuguuza. Right now I am in Kampala to celebrate my birthday so I hope to be able to check email and the blog a few times over the next few days! If you want to check out pictures go to Carrie's (the other Peace Corps volunteer in Karuguuza) blog...www.carrie-may.blogspot.com