ISP

For ISP, (independent study project) we are basically on our own.  12 (out of 14) of us have decided to rent a house in Senior Quarters, a nice, safe, and fairly quiet part of town.  However, BJz, the local hotspot, is only a street away, and thus are lulled to sleep by the sounds of American pop music, 7 days a week.  The house is big, and for 1.5 million Ugandan shillings a month, it averages out that we're only paying about $50 US to live here.  We all miss our families, but it's nice to unpack everything and be able to wear shorts!  Also, my family lives about a 5 minute walk away and I frequently stop by to visit.  Here's a little tour of the new place:

The front gate-it's a secure compound surrounded by a 6' wall               Our rode! Yes, it's paved

                                             Not one.... but two tire swings!

Front of the house!

Side patio/front door, where the laundry happens (or doesn't happen)

Benefit to having your own orange orchard is we are saving on fresh produce!

Because we have 12 people living here, we sent the boys out to their traditional spot in the "boy's quarters." Complete with hot, running water and indoor plumbing!

  The kitchen, and our friend who hangs out there

Living room.  The house is SIT's new office next semester so they gave us all sorts of furniture

Olivia and my room! Some friends came over and made me that structure for my net, and Mama lent me the mattress... people here are too nice!

Girl's communal closet, and our bathroom.  Shower doesn't work, but bucket showers conserve more water anyway! and it's hot water!

Backyard, yes, thats a pit latrine back there

Back porch!

So this is my home into December, complete with fruit trees, chickens, cats, and children (the groundskeeper has the two cutest daughters ever!).  The hardest part of living here will be leaving.