Friday, June 5, 2009

New housing arrangement

Hey friends,
I've just received some new information about where I'll be staying in Gulu.

Hello everyone
Well- those of you in group 2, I am very excited to tell you about the new housing arrangement for you! We really hope this is a success, as it would be great to create a long term relationship with Katharina and the staff at her hotel/restaurant.

When in Gulu, you will lodge at Katharina's hotel and bar.
Katharina's is in the heart of Gulu town, near a landmark hotel called the Pearl Afrique. It is a very central location, with lovely management and staff.
You can take breakfast and dinner at Katharina's each day.
There are several upright showers and pit toilets available. Catherine Hanna will have the keys for those initially, and I am sure that a system will develop. Katharina's has power, a generator, and running water.
Mosquito nets, mattresses, pillows, and linens are provided. You should bring a towel.
If you can fit hangers into your luggage, this is a GREAT idea. If not, you can buy some in town. Each room will have some hooks for clothing .We are working on shelves.
Drinkable water will be available there. We are currently hiring someone who will be responsible for laundry each week. You will most likely be assigned one washday per week.
For those of you heading to Pabo and Atanga, you will be able to keep luggage here in Gulu while you are away as needed.

Katharina's restaurant (just across the way) will serve breakfast each day. You will coffee/tea have a choice of two including...

Banana
Pineapple
Chapatti (fried flatbread- delicious)
boiled eggs
bread
half cakes (like tea cakes)
samosas
mandazi

For dinner, she will provide many amazing local dishes including...
rice
beans
chapatti
goat
chicken
beef
boo (greens)
malakwang (greens with a sim sim sauce)
matooke (smashed plantain- love it)
sweet potato
Kasava
posho
millet