Anyone notice that bit of flurried action today when we couldn't print anything here in Gulu so decided to sign stuff electronically? That was kinda cool, and I'm glad the computers and internet could still work on the solar panels, but I am also sooooo glad to be taking a break from these infrastructure challenges!

I've got bags going to ethiopia, thailand and the USA all packed. We leave Gulu in about 3 hours for Kampala and fly out tomorrow afternoon. There were some things I'd hoped to get done that I didn't do... but generally speaking I think I'm ready.

After Thailand I'll be stopping back in Uganda for another 3-4 week whirlwind of activity mid march - early april, before heading off to the USA. Don't plan to be online much for the next couple of months, so please be nice to the LiA folks while I am gone :) I'll miss them, and all of you. But I'll be back soon, and maybe Linda will even let me say hello from her computer (if I can find the energy) once or twice from her part of the world.

Thanks to all who've sent personal messages wishing a good trip - your encouragement is much appreciated. I'll look forward to sharing what we learn when I make it back online.

hugs to everyone here at ned, and at LiA Gulu and LiA Kireka.

Toodles!

C