What am I doing in Uganda?

Special Building Built for the Study

I have volunteered to help with a study at the Jinja Regional children's Hospital to treat children with severe malaria which causes comas. Most of the team comes from Toronto and they are all climbing Kilimanjaro to help raise funds for the study. I am here to relieve them and hold the fort until they come back. It is very rewarding to help out and work side by side with the Ugandan medical staff. Did you know malaria still kills over 2,000 children a day in Africa? If you are interested to know more about the study please go to the U-tube link below.
 Uganda Nitric Oxide Malaria Study

Haircuts $1.92

Main st and Dirt road you can find Siddi Barbershop

Siddi Barbershop Entrance

This Indian barber called Siddi came highly recommended... I am always a little cautious when entering a dark enclave in a foreign country. Ancient worn leather chair reminded me of childhood hair cuts. Barber reminded me of protagonists from the Khyber Pass in Tom Clancy novels. No blue container of antiseptic, old grimy sponge used on all clients and no smiles from Siddi! I was tres nervous when the straight blade came out to do side burns and behind the ears and neck. Style was very Indian and surprisingly good after a wade of gel when i got to the hotel.... but hey not bad for a buck ninety two!!!!

Do you hate your job?

Ok, if you think your job sucks, think again...
I have been watching this guy use a regular weed wacker to mow this gigantic 
field for 2 days from dawn until dusk. No gloves, no ear plugs and no eye 
protection. Plus the chances of him getting some parasite in the 
grass is high!
Life is good in Canada eh?!!

Uganda Malaria Nitric Oxide Research

Arrived in Entebbe, spent the night in the Emin Pasha Hotel in Kampala, then to Jinja "the source of the Nile.
Admission first couple of hours that I arrived so jumped right into the research mode despite Jet lag (never have worried about that)!
Insane thunder and torrential rains. Scared the wits out of me! Over 200 deaths due to lightning strikes this month.