As I have already posted the transportation in Uganda takes some getting used to. Mostly I have been trying to make it by foot but when the distance is too long you have to give in and use either taxi or the boda boda. Preferiable the boda boda is the choice, they are quick, easy to find and the most comfortable. The taxies are packed with no give. Boda Boda motorcycles are much better than bicycles for obvious reasons. So you must remember that as I am saying you must remember that traveling this way is usually done in a skirt so you must go side saddle and remember to tuck your skirt in between your legs. In the states I always have seemed to not be a good passenger so for sure this is taking some getting used to. Amanda has it down and can ride not holding on with a bag balanced on her lap with her arm resting upon it. I however find myself ok with two hand gripped tightly. She tells me just wait this is a relaxed ride they wipp in and out of traffic in Kampala.... Maybe I'll never leave jinja after all.
This last weekend we have stayed the whole time in Jinja at a man who we have known from our two previous trips Sam Kasolos house. His home is large and he has a guest house so he was happy to welcome us. His home is warm and filled with people. Sam and his wife Else have six children but have many others whom they have taken in that were once orphans. Two girls are nieces from two of Sams sister who has passed. One is a girl from friends that were unable to care for their daughter. The last two are boys from some friends who have passed that left their children to them with no were else for them to go. One of those boys is George who has won my heart. George is mentally disabled and my guess is that he is eighteen or nineteen years old. He is full of laughter as he is always coming to steal my book or dig in my bag. He laughs in his teasing way and runs off. I think that God places George on earth for people like me who need to remember joy, simplicity and rest. A good message for me as I have been so busy even in my week away. Sams home is also full of a ton of company as people are passing through and family always comes to stay.
There has been at least twenty people there this weekend. At night we have gathered in the kitchen which consists of three grills fired up as we drink tea and chat it is good watch this portrait of a family in Uganda.
Last night I helped the girls cook snacks that they are bringing back to boarding school. It was good to learn how they do things as often times preporations and cooking here is so different then anything I am used to.
I head back to the Islands today but first will be heading to the market to shop with Mr Okoro who has made my duty on the base to help him shop and create a balanced diet were we are staying. I will write when I return. Thanks for all the great updates!!!!!
This last weekend we have stayed the whole time in Jinja at a man who we have known from our two previous trips Sam Kasolos house. His home is large and he has a guest house so he was happy to welcome us. His home is warm and filled with people. Sam and his wife Else have six children but have many others whom they have taken in that were once orphans. Two girls are nieces from two of Sams sister who has passed. One is a girl from friends that were unable to care for their daughter. The last two are boys from some friends who have passed that left their children to them with no were else for them to go. One of those boys is George who has won my heart. George is mentally disabled and my guess is that he is eighteen or nineteen years old. He is full of laughter as he is always coming to steal my book or dig in my bag. He laughs in his teasing way and runs off. I think that God places George on earth for people like me who need to remember joy, simplicity and rest. A good message for me as I have been so busy even in my week away. Sams home is also full of a ton of company as people are passing through and family always comes to stay.
There has been at least twenty people there this weekend. At night we have gathered in the kitchen which consists of three grills fired up as we drink tea and chat it is good watch this portrait of a family in Uganda.
Last night I helped the girls cook snacks that they are bringing back to boarding school. It was good to learn how they do things as often times preporations and cooking here is so different then anything I am used to.
I head back to the Islands today but first will be heading to the market to shop with Mr Okoro who has made my duty on the base to help him shop and create a balanced diet were we are staying. I will write when I return. Thanks for all the great updates!!!!!
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