The First Days

Well I'm here!!!
The flights were long (an 8 hour flight to London and another 8 hour flight to Entebbe, then a hour drive into Kampala). I had a long layover in London, so I wandered the city aimlessly and took pictures of what everyone else took pictures of around me and had a great time. It was an adventure to say the least.

When I arrived, I was so incredibly jetlagged and had had about 2 hours of airplane sleep over two days, but it was morning and our schedule was full. It was a long day because of that, but I fell in love with this place instantly. The children are absolutely the best part, they are so loving and beautiful and fun. The culture is so pure and honest, it is a refreshing change. I feel at home here already.

I live in a very westernized, nice house, so that is good. The running water is currently out of order though, so I have officially "done my business" in a squatty potty (aka a hole in the ground) and I've showered in a bucket (which was suprisingly refreshing). There is no air conditioning, but the building stays pretty cool. The food is very bland and starchy,which is actually really good. The other volunteers are incredible and a lot of fun to be with. About half are from "Western countries" such as America, Canada and England and the other half are Ugandan. It feels like a family.

Overall, while I miss all of you so much, I could not be happier to be here. God is already changing and reforming my heart so much, and I can already see the impact God is having on the people here through me and the EAC team. Please keep me in your prayers. Oh and email me, I love hearing from you, even if I don't reply!

God bless,
Hannah