Uganda trip and cheerleader daughter

[devildeac]

Even though she is not a member here, I guess I'll start a thread and keep it updated as we receive reports.

Our daughter, the one , left this AM for a nine week DukeEngage funded trip to Mbarara, Uganda. She'll be working on 2 projects: safe/sanitary rainwater harvesting and family planning, all part of a few $ from the Gates Foundation to Duke. She also collected a few $ from some friends and family to work on 2 other small projects while she is there. IDK what they are . She left RDU about 1 PM, arriving at JFK at 230 PM with about a 3 hour layover before her 6 PM flight to Amsterdam. I think there is about a 5 hour layover prior to her 7-8 flight to Entebbe on Lake Victoria, which looks to be 20 miles south of the capital city of Kampala.

Please keep her in your prayers/thoughts/vibes.

[Miles]

Even though she is not a member here, I guess I'll start a thread and keep it updated as we receive reports.

Our daughter, the one , left this AM for a nine week DukeEngage funded trip to Mbarara, Uganda. She'll be working on 2 projects: safe/sanitary rainwater harvesting and family planning, all part of a few $ from the Gates Foundation to Duke. She also collected a few $ from some friends and family to work on 2 other small projects while she is there. IDK what they are . She left RDU about 1 PM, arriving at JFK at 230 PM with about a 3 hour layover before her 6 PM flight to Amsterdam. I think there is about a 5 hour layover prior to her 7-8 flight to Entebbe on Lake Victoria, which looks to be 20 miles south of the capital city of Kampala.

Please keep her in your prayers/thoughts/vibes.

[lawgrad91]

Even though she is not a member here, I guess I'll start a thread and keep it updated as we receive reports.

Our daughter, the one , left this AM for a nine week DukeEngage funded trip to Mbarara, Uganda. She'll be working on 2 projects: safe/sanitary rainwater harvesting and family planning, all part of a few $ from the Gates Foundation to Duke. She also collected a few $ from some friends and family to work on 2 other small projects while she is there. IDK what they are . She left RDU about 1 PM, arriving at JFK at 230 PM with about a 3 hour layover before her 6 PM flight to Amsterdam. I think there is about a 5 hour layover prior to her 7-8 flight to Entebbe on Lake Victoria, which looks to be 20 miles south of the capital city of Kampala.

Please keep her in your prayers/thoughts/vibes.

Glad you started a thread, devildeac. Prayers and vibes for cheerleader daughter's safety and also for a good experience.

[TillyGalore]

I too am glad you started a thread for cheerleader daughter. Prayers and vibes that she has a safe and uneventful trip. And, that her parents get a good night's sleep.

[OZZIE4DUKE]

Safe travel vibes to CLD (CheerLeaderDaughter). }}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} Hope it's the trip of a lifetime for her!

[captmojo]

Flying that far is tough. Safe travels and take care. Bon voyage. Get home good.

[Devil in the Blue Dress]

What an exciting adventure! I hope the travel is as pleasant as possible, the destination is interesting and the work meaningful. A great opportunity! Prayers and vibes will emanate from me to your daughter throughout this trip.

[shereec]

I, too, am adding vibes, thoughts, and prayers (and hugs to DD and MrsDD). What a wonderful opportunity and how awesome to spend her summer helping others - a gift for both parties! Do keep us up to date.

[DukePA]

Go CLD!!!! More vibes and prayers rolling off the Emerald Isle waves!! Tell her we are all very proud of her!

[Very Duke Blue]

Many vibes and prayers will continue from Efland. I know CLD is going to have a wonderful experience. I look forward to the upcoming up dates of her adventures.

[devildeac]

Thanks to all the early well-wishers. Flight from JFK to Amsterdam took off about an hour late but arrival time will only be about 15 minutes late. Must have a very favorable jet stream/tailwind . She flew from RDU to JFK with no Duke friends but was supposed to meet 2 others at JFK and the whole group of 10-12 is scheduled to be on the flight from Amsterdam to Entebbe, Uganda.


When she proposed/requested permission for this back in March or April, we really had little objection to it as she was not sure she would be hired back at her summer job for the last 3 years, and, even if she was, she wasn't guaranteed full-time for the entire summer. As captmojo said (IIRC), "the opportunity of a lifetime" and it shouldn't cost us more than a few bucks as the program funds it entirely, even with a stipend for incidentals. We are nervous, of course, but very, very excited for her.

[TillyGalore]

DD, we need an update. Did CD make it to Uganda safely?

[devildeac]

DD, we need an update. Did CD make it to Uganda safely?

Arrived at the Entebbe/Kampala airport on time today at about 730 PM Uganda time with a brief call to Mom and Dad about 3 hours later. They spend the next~36 hours in Kampala, the capital city, until Thursday AM and then head to Mbarara for their projects. We are relieved.

[CathyCA]

What a wonderful opportunity for Cheerleader Daughter.

I can't wait to hear all about it and to see her pictures!

[TillyGalore]

We are relieved.

[Ima Facultiwyfe]

She's making us all proud right along with you! What an exciting year she is having! WOW! Vibes vibes and more vibes for her safe return to her dad's open arms. Keep us posted and pass along our love when you talk to her next time!
Love, Ima

PS and pictures! We want pictures!

[YmoBeThere]

Sounds like it has been a good trip so far, the real adventures should start now that she is there.

[devildeac]

Claire's group reached Mbarara and had a day or so of getting acquainted with each other and the city. They are staying in a hostel and they feel safe. They are located adjacent to a 9 hole golf course. Perhaps I should send Oz to visit . Food consists of a lot of carbs (fruits, veggies and grains) with some meats, including goat. They will be exercising regularly and their work begins Monday or Tuesday. She'll be sending reports every couple days so I shall update CTN as I receive them. Dukediv2012 will be setting up a Skype connection in the very near future for us. He is counting the days until her return .

[Ima Facultiwyfe]

Still tuned in and vibing, DD. Sounds good! ('cept for the goat part.)Love, Ima

[OZZIE4DUKE]

Claire's group reached Mbarara and had a day or so of getting acquainted with each other and the city. They are staying in a hostel and they feel safe. They are located adjacent to a 9 hole golf course. Perhaps I should send Oz to visit . Food consists of a lot of carbs (fruits, veggies and grains) with some meats, including goat. They will be exercising regularly and their work begins Monday or Tuesday. She'll be sending reports every couple days so I shall update CTN as I receive them. Dukediv2012 will be setting up a Skype connection in the very near future for us. He is counting the days until her return .

If you're paying, I'll go!