Thursday, July 19, 2007

UGANDA!




We land at 7:45am in Entebbe and get through customs. Ben and the family are eagerly waiting to pick us up. After the most unbelievable drive (you'll understand what I mean when I show you the video, and quite honestly I had to video this part of the trip due to the sheer overload of what I was seeing), we arrived at the compound (in Kampala) where we will stay most nights.
The compound is guarded by an armed (AK47!) guard, Okiellia. He is pictured here with me as I brought him TUMS. He has been needing these for days and they apparently are not cheap to come by. And yes, I am wearing the same outfit I have been wearing for the last three days now! I am typing this blog with the same outfit on. What smell?
Tomorrow we head into Kampala to demolition Cissy's house before a new one is built for her on the same plot of land. You can know a little more about Cissy's story by looking at GFR's blog which can be clicked on right above my family picture. Sara, I think she would be a great person for you and I to sponsor:). I will look into that.
The weather is not so bad. Humid of course, but not unbearable. I am amazed I am still awake. In the last 72 hours I have probably gotten 4 hours of sleep... and that sleep was done in an airplane seat. I am here! I am healthy! I am eager to get to work.

3 comments:

Ben Pahlow said...

I AM SO EXCITED YOU ARE HERE!
Yeah, so much for you showering...PEE UUU!

Anonymous said...

You made it!! We're anxiously awaiting your entries! You have our support & our prayers!

Edwards22 said...

Mr. J,
Good luck on your journey! Can't wait to see your pictures and entries day-to-day. God be with you.
The Edwards Family