So last night I wrote a To Do list for today (Saturday) which I often do back in the US. So why was it only 2 items long? lol One was wash my underwear and the other was work on my CE (aka Culminating Experience- the thesis I have to complete to officially finish my MPH). So hand washing my draws wasn’t too bad but yet again I will appreciate having a washing machine at home so much more! For my CE I am going to analyze data from the internship I worked at in MD. I’m glad I brought all the information I need for that because I didn’t want to wait for TASO to give me data. Things work at a VERY SLOW pace over here! So I have to write up a 30 page paper to finish up my thesis which I feel pretty confident I will get done.
**The Waterfalls on the mountain were beautiful!**
Today I also got a chance to go to Nkokojeru aka Wanale Ridge, a part of the Mount Elgon mountain range. It was so beautiful and helps me appreciate this trip so much more. Yes I miss the comforts of home, but there is nothing like this in DC. I really hope to add some pictures when I get extended time on a computer here. I swear it looked like we were getting a glimpse of heaven at the top of that mountain. It was just so breathtakingly beautiful. I also took some video of it because photos just didn’t do it justice. It was so peaceful and the natural beauty of the landscape just helps me realize just how gorgeous Africa and particularly Uganda is. I am so grateful to be able to see things like this. I was a bit sad before we went here and all my worries just went away when I stood on top of that mountain. I’m also thinking I want to go to Jinja to go rafting on the Nile at some time on this trip. Even though its not in my budget its not too expensive (less than $100), and it a once in a lifetime opportunity for me, so I might as well do it. I’m hoping I get to experience even more of the natural surroundings while I’m here.
**The view was so peaceful and it felt serene**
LS you are experiencing the opportunity of a lifetime! Look at those views! Now tell me that's the image of Africa they show us in the States. I'm so glad to see you're getting a full experience of the good and the could-be-better, even when it could be way better, lol. I know you'll be a whole new you when you return. Can't wait to hear all about it. Love you!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it apparent that God created Africa first. Because all the brilliance and beauty were laid there, and its like there just wasn't the same level of beauty to spread to the rest of the world. The animals are more beautiful, the trees, the dirt...nothing compares...take moments to love it all everyday. I'm sure you are.
ReplyDeleteI know you guys! I feel so blessed to have this opportunity and see such amazing beauty at work! Even tho I still miss home I am so glad I get to experience all of this...
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