Back in east Africa

Pika is enjoying the lazy suzy in the middle of the table, which is like a merry-go-round to him

Down by the water, Pika checks out the boats on the dock. Sadly he didn't get to ride in one

"I'm the King of the World" or so he thinks

Pika arrived safe and sound back in east Africa after two very long flights, a little turbulence, an over night in London, and a late drive on Entebbe road. Last week he spent some time relaxing in Jinja, Uganda where he got to rest and get over jetlag. He ate well, splept okay, and had a good time with the Sudan team.

Lounging and the Hole

On hot days when the sun drains all energy, Pika likes to lounge on the hammock in the cool shade.

Using the latrine here is a scary thing for Pika. He has to be very careful because as you can see he could easily fall deep down into the grossness that lies below. I don't think we want to even begin imagining what that would be like.

Pika Hard at Work

This last week Pikachu helped with some construction on his future housing. Right now it looks like a round cage, but soon it will be a peaceful place to rest his head.

Here Pika is sitting on what will soon be a windowsill.

Here Pika is debating on whether or not he is strong enough to lift the wire cutters and cut some of the wire in front of him.

Pika hangin out on a local ladder. He's not quite sure how he will get down :o).

Swinging

This is supposed to be a foot swing, but Pika decided it was the perfect size for him. He was right! Now he can't get enough of it!

Washing Clothes

Phew…washing clothes is hard work here. There are no washing machines or dryers. Everything is washed by hand and then dried in the sun. On Saturday morning Pikachu decided to see what it is like to wash clothes by hand even though he doesn’t wear clothes himself. And now after all of the scrubbing, twisting, and ringing he is glad he doesn’t wear clothes that have to be washed each week. It is going to take him a few days just to rest his sore arms.

We Miss Briaunna!

Pika on a Piki Piki

Most days to move around Pikachu just walks from place to place. But yesterday Pika got to ride on a Piki Piki (motorcycle). He wanted to go out to the new land where his house is being built to check out the progress and it is too far to walk. As he sat on the Piki Piki he was a little scared because the roads are rough and bumpy here, but the driver went nice and slow. Pika also wished he had worn sunglasses because the dust kept getting in his eyes. The wind blew in his face as they made their way up and down a few small hills before reaching the land. They past many people walking into town from their gardens or homes. Some people carry large loads of firewood on their heads. They also passed many bor holes on the way, which are deep wells that people use to pump up ground water. Pika was glad for the experience of riding on a Piki Piki, but definitely prefers walking as his main form of movement.