I woke up again at 1:30am. I can hear many bugs outside and something else digging outside . Or at least I think it's digging. . . . Maybe chewing vigorously? Or possibly scrounging in the mud. I'm not sure, but whatever it's doing in the black of night, I'd prefer if it stayed away til morning. ;)
I pray that whatever is out there doesn't come inside our bungalow because I just remembered that I forgot to lock the door. . . This camp we are at is visited many times each day by warthogs, and as much as I love them, I'd hate to come face to face with one in the dark night.
When I went to bed there was a gecko running on the wall. I think that's my limit of critters to confront in the night.
Anyways, the safari so far has been incredible, and has definitely exceeded my expectations. Mostly I enjoy meeting the local people and talking with them. They are very kind and I hope it's not just because I am a white woman (haha). I don't think so, though. It's so good to make new friends from different backgrounds, with different stories and ideas and goals and cultures. It's been wonderful. Nasser and Irene and some other young men whose names escape me. . .
Anyways, today we went on a game drive in the heart of Africa! It's been a dream for so long, it is often difficult to believe it is happening, you know? We saw giraffe and lions and buffalo and many types of gazelle. . So many animals. Our guides were the absolute BEST! The main guide was so tall and wore an army-looking suit, and carried a huge rifle (or some type of tall gun, I don't know. . .). He looked absolutely terrifying, but then had the softest heart. He was laughing at the baby animals and saying how cute they were. It was the best:)
This safari meant a lot to me because I had been picking up many extra shifts at work for the past 2 month, many in the early morning or late graveyard shift hours. It was a great experience, and I am so grateful for it and the opportunity I have to be here. I am very anxious to get to Bududa to begin my volunteer work, though.
After the game drive, we stopped at the falls. The HUGE Nile river must fit through a very narrow opening, and so it creates a very strong waterfall. I'll try to post a video so you can see:)
Found this big guy on the wall when I woke up. . .
On the way back from Murchison Falls national park, we stopped and ate at a small place. I decided before I came to Uganda that I would eat only Ugandan or African food while I am here, so I decided to try the goat soup. It was not my favorite. . . But I was able to eat most of it. It was more for the experience sake than anything, but I'll probably stay away from goat meat for a while. ;)
The ride back to Kampala was great, I really enjoy just seeing the landscape. It is so beautiful everywhere. So, so beautiful. I did not anticipate it to be so green! I love it though.
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