Tuesday 17th February

After a very early start (2am for Dave)for 6am flight we arrived safely in Uganda. Just 1 suitcase short unfortunately, but Jane is embracing the need to manage with minimal clothing etc. What a trooper.  ❤
Today we're heading to Jinja. Really appreciating the cooling cloud cover as we battle the traffic,  especially motorcycles which are the local "taxis"  often carrying one/ two people or a whole family,  or a sofa!  But we are in the safe hands of Katendei our regular driver for the 3 1/2 hour journey from Entebbe.
As we are stuck in traffic,  roadside vendors come to the window to offer us fruit and drinks.
We see and smell the burning charcoal used for cooking but also the stench of burning rubbish.

We see the beautiful green country, in many places growing the lovely Ugandan tea and coffee.
Some ladies are digging small plots outside the home, ready to plant their seeds just before the rains come next month, hoping and praying they do come. These days the twice a year rains are less reliable and too often the crops fail.
And as I write,  the rain starts to fall!
We arrive in Jinja where we are welcomed by friends and staff at Paradise Hotel, so grateful for safe travel. We are ready for a good night's sleep before meeting more friends and students at Nile Vocational Institute tomorrow. 

We are excited to see what God has planned for us over the next two weeks and to share our adventure with you.

God Bless.

Helen.