I went to Uganda in October 2017. This country gave me my worst travel experience to date. Being ransomed to the US Embassy by the Ugandan Police was terrifying but surviving it gave me a strength that is underlying everything I now do. You can read about that experience here.

Chapter Four

The Lowest Point

After recovering from Malaria I decided to give Africa one last shot and ended up having a wonderful time volunteering for a non-profit. Below is the story of my gardening adventure and a realization that Africans assume the “mzungu” knows all.

Chapter Five

“The White Man Knows All”

Uganda is very different from Western Society. From clothing to dinner time rituals, it is like stepping into a time machine to the 1900s. Below is a Westerner’s take on the most shocking things about Uganda.

Chapter Six

Cultural Differences