Field Day

In short...field day with PROMETRA was fascinating! We drove out to Buyijja forest late Tuesday to spend the night to Wednesday...not necessarily under the stars but rather in a little building overlooking the Ugandan forest surrounded by the intense sounds of nature. Wednesday was the day of classes and training for any and all traditional healers. At this point, everyone ventured out into the thick of the forest to immerse themselves in the environment for which they utilize their medicine and perform their healing practices. My time was spent visiting the different classes to observe and participate when possible. Everyone seemed so dedicated to their studies and passionate about the practice of traditional medicine. To understand that dedication and passion even more, after the day's classes commenced, I packed myself into the back of a very large truck with many! (not quite sure the number) other Ugandans. We then drove for almost two and half hours delivering people home...with some people still having about three miles to walk. After the truck journey, all of us PROMETRAns waited around till a little past midnight for our ride back to Kampala...bedtime was about 3 a.m. It had been quite the journey! Now I know what to expect for next Wednesday and am looking forward to learning and experiencing more!

Keep the spirit alive - Ann