Well after a total of 16 hours on a plane and a four hour layover in Amsterdam we arrived in Kampala at 7:45 pm. After getting our visas, we finally got into our hotel and back to Herb and Ellen's, yes what great name, our hosts. After eating a late dinner, we went back to the hotel got some sleep and arrived back at the Cook's for a day viewing the Nile along with a boat ride. It is simply beautiful countryside here, but you definitely see the poverty along the way. Many people live in small shacks along the roadway where they sell their fruits and veggies. Tomorrow we will be going to St. James School to work on latrines for the school. We will be getting and internet stick so hopefully tomorrow I will be able to upload some pictures. Having a great time and wish you all were here with me to enjoy the experience. Ellen
Morning sunshine! Glad to see you have arrived safely. And since you now have received training (or will soon) on latrine assembly, I suggest a sign like the one in MASH that gives the rough distance from there back to Bartlett! :)
ReplyDeleteStay safe...am waiting anxiously for pictures. I'll call Bill and remind him to feed the dogs twice a day...
All my love,
LuAnne
Well I hope the plane ride didn't fell like 16 hours with your DVD Player. I hope you guys have an awesome time in Uganda. I love you Mom! Tell Andy and Adam the same thing. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm jealous!!!! You're experience is going to be wonderful, and to be able to do it with your boys is great. I'm sure Bill and Sean have already had their fill of pizza :) Enjoy every second.
ReplyDeleteWe just don't know how good we have it here do we.
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