For the last 12 days, Josh and Marc have kept us laughing even when we were tired. Today as we traveled back to Entebbe, we all have laughed, relaxed and had a good time. For the first time all week, the vans were 15 minutes early! We loaded our vans and off to Jinja we went. To save money, we bypassed the national park at the Nile, and boarded our boat along the shore of the Nile We boarded what looked like 20 pieces of wood nailed together with a tarp for a roof. I think the team was wondering if I had lost my mind! We boarded one by one, and carefully took our seats so not to turn the boat over. Not until we were all on the boat did we learn that Aidah can't swim and is afraid of water. We laughed and had fun teasing her. This was the first time Morris and Aidah had been on the Nile and witnessed the source of the Nile with us. An underground spring feeds both the Nile and Lake Victoria and we saw where the water was bubbling out. It was an awesome sight. We stopped to take pictures on an island, and got to see some local fishermen and their boats. After seeing their boats, with gaps between the boards along the side of the boat, I felt safer about ours. That was until I saw our captain bailing water out of the bottom! Don't worry, we were safe and we enjoyed a nice ride up and down the Nile. Josh kept us laughing the whole time. Josh took time to spend some time with Morris and pray blessings on his ministry. This picture if priceless.
After lunch, we headed to Kampala for shopping. This is always an adventure as we go from little shop to another, looking for a "good" deal. It was fun, if you call shopping fun, and everyone now has to find a place to pack all their loot. As I write this entry, while many were in the shower, the water suddenly shut off! We are all having a good laugh at hearing Marc tell of his experience standing in the shower all soaped up and no water. (not a pretty picture)
We arrived at our hotel in Entebbe early enough to shower and relax a bit. We board our plane tomorrow morning (3am Tx time) and have a stop over in London. We spend the night there before continuing on to Houston. Continue to pray for our traveling safety.
Hopefully I will get a chance to send another blog from London. I promise to bring everyone back.
It sounds like you are having so much fun! When I talked to Josh earlier today : ) , I almost asked him what kind of boat you had been on but figured it was probably some large ferry type. Boy was I wrong! I'm sure it was still lots of fun maybe even more fun - definitely more adventurous! I wish that I could have been there with you to share in your experiences - loving the people there and giving of your hearts and lives as well as growing closer to each other. I can't wait to hear all the stories! I will be praying for your safety. Come back quickly!
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Jill Stowe