Ugandan Countryside
Time is passing quickly. We have just reached the half way mark of our trip!
We spent a couple good days in Lake Bunyonyi. Yesterday we decided to head away from our island retreat to the mainland to hike up some of the big hills surrounding us. It was a great morning. A young local boy took it upon himself to be our guide and led us up the hill past the houses and gardens.
It didn't take very long for us to get a following of about 10 kids calling out mzungu! and giggling. They followed us for a long time! It really gave us the opportunity to see rural Uganda and how people really live. The hike to the top of the hill took us about 45 min. It was crazy to think that people had to travel this distance many times a day just to get water.
We spent the afternoon hiding from the rain, swimming, and talking with other travellers. We were also able to watch movies here and watched both the Constant Gardener and Hotel Rwanda. There is something different about watching movies about Africa while being in Africa.
Today we took a minibus ride to Kisoro where we are now. This is the place where most people organize their trips for tracking gorrillas, but because it costs $375 per person we've opted for climbing one of the volcanoes here. It's 4200 metres high with a large crater lake at the top. If it's clear we should see some pretty great views. I'm sure I'll be huffing and puffing by the time I reach the top though!
It's been really great over the past couple of days to really get into places where we can see how the locals live. We love buying fruit in the markets (especially when you can by 2 pineapple and 10 bananas for less than $1).
Stay tuned and we'll keep you posted!
posted by Brian and Erin at 10:27 AM
6 Comments:
Wow guys. The last few days of posting has left me in awe of your travels. Thanks for sharing this massive adventure with us! We've read the latest few blogs about 3 or 4 times already!
Wow those hills are pretty steep. I think we need more pictures of Erin's hair.
You're in a country that has experienced one of the most dramatic works of God in recent years. Jackson Senyonga (Christian Life Ministries, in Kampala I think) has been one of the leaders who spent years praying with pastors in the jungles of Uganda. Then God brought them out of the jungle. In two weeks, 7 believers grew to 2000. Three years ago 25,000 pastors led 3 million people in all-night prayer meetings in 50 stadiums around the country. The growth of the church has been astounding. It would be interesting to learn whether you see any signs of it while you're there. Blessings.
miss you guys already! post a bunch of photographs from your hike on the volcano, k?
Well, guys, I am one of those guilty parties that has been enjoying your blog, has read every post and savoured every photo and apparently not commented. I have intended to several times, so I'm not sure what's happened. Sharon and I love travelling and seeing and learning about new parts of the world and the people there so your blog has been great for us. Your first day in Egypt, I was reading a part in a historical novel where a main character was looking out a window in Cairo on the pyramids. Now I've just finished a book set in Wales and England not far from where Rachel, another sojourner through whom we are living vicariously, is living. Anyway, your desire to experience the real Africa and meet the people is inspiring. I'm sure you are growing in many ways while having an amazing experience that will stick with you forever. I'm jealous, but then, what's stopping me, right?
hey guys!!
nice pictures!! especially the one with the hut!
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