What a great weekend! Yesterday we took the drive to Jinga to see the river Nile, what an adventure. We were happily on our way when all of a sudden the traffic started to slow and eventually came to a complete stop in the middle of the road. Our driver , looking ahead told us that there had been an accident and he went to check out exactly what had happened. After a few minutes he came back with the report : no one had died (this was the good news!), but a huge beer truck had flipped over and crashed in an attempt to avoid a head-on collision. There was broken glass everywhere. What a mess! We asked if we could help and ran to the scene of the accident with the medical supplies we had. We spent the next hour or so taking car of the driver and his partner who were still in shock. They had a few gashes, and with the help of Miss Ruby (Super Assistant #1), I did my best to clean and patch them up. After that ordeal, we hopped back in the car and continued on to the Nile. When we got there we couldn't believe that we were actually looking at the Nile! It exceeded our expectations and it was so exciting to dip out fingers into the water :). Then it was off to the Bujugali Falls - they were stunning! Tired from a long day we made our way back to "Chez Johnson", or should I say, home sweet home.
We spent the day today shopping for the children. After the first rainfall we knew we had to get them all raincoats, it was terrible to see them coming to school soaking wet and cold. We jumped on a Mutatu and went to Owino Market (which sells just abut anything and everything you can imagine - chickens, shoes, whatever!). The sun was hot, and the market was rocking! We ended up getting raincoats and shoes for all the kids for a great deal. The man we bought the coats from (Fred) was so nice, he even explained to us how we were supposed to be bargaining, and then accepted our offer. It felt nice to be able to give him the money and support his earnings. We told him what they were for and he was so happy that we had come all the way from Canada to help the children of Uganda. Then he took us to another stall and got us a great price on the shoes! I can;t wait to give the children their raincoats tomorrow, the only question is - How are we going to get them all there!?!?
All in all it was a great week-end. Every day, Ruby and I are asking ourselves how did the time fly by so quickly, how are we ever going to say goodbye - and then we pretend like we're staying forever because it feels like home. (Don't worry, we're still coming back next Monday!)
Lots of Love,
Kavita
xxoxx
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What a pleasure it has been to read your entries in the Blog. Without a doubt, the children are very fortunate to have both of you working with them. Not only have you ensured that they will be dry during the next rain-storm, you are also increasing their literacy skills and basic knowledge. I can easily imagine each of your lessons and the joy with which the children receive them. It will be hard to leave them.....just think of how much you are leaving them with. I do wish I was there with you! I will look forward to seeing you back in Montreal. -- Howard
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