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Renting A House America VS. Uganda

Welcome to my new home I recently moved into a house that I am renting with two others on my team (Taryn and CJ). It has been an exciting adventure as we try to set up our new home. Already, we have learned so much, and will continue to learn and grow together as we figure out what it means to have a house in Moroto. We constantly are noticing differences in housing set up here compared to the western world. Here are some things we have learned, and our stories of how we got here! Get a guard – steal from team leaders and make your friend mad. In Uganda, security is a priority. A guard is a wonderful asset to have.  But not just any guard will do! You must find someone you trust! We came up with one man – our team leader’s weekend guard, Andrew. He is hard working, and thinks I am funny. However, this would be the second time within just a few months they have given up their weekend guard for team members, and Simon (their main guard) was less than thrilled. He was (i