Weekend Activities

After devotions and helping the mamas get the day started with the babies yesterday we set out on a trip to the equator. It was about a 2-hour drive with a driver that Laura Bonney arranged for us. Another gal (Jodi) staying here at the guesthouse joined us. 

We started out making the slow exit from Kampala through bumper-to-bumper traffic. The rest of the drive was through rural areas that made us feel like we were in an African documentary - people carrying large, high loads on their heads and shoulders, solitary cattle on the roadside, 3-4 foot high anthills, goats, huge loads of produce being transported by motorcycle or bicycle. 

It was pretty neat to be at the equator and be able to just step into the Southern Hemisphere. They even demonstrated the different direction that the water goes down the drain. 

Once we got back to Kampala we dropped Jodi off. Cheryl and I went to shopping centre to pick up a few things. It was strange to be on our own to figure out how to. find what we needed but we we're quit proud of ou accomplishment.  Then we went to the home if Laura Bonney and Ruth Haynes who live here as long-term missionaries. It was a nice treat to enjoy their warm hospitality. We spent the night there where we each had our own room. Quite different than having to coordinate our movements around 7x11 room at the guesthouse. 

This morning we attended Watoto church. It is the church associated with the African children's choir that has toured in Canada. 

Cheryl and her husband hosted some choir members a few years ago and were very touched by them.  Attending the service this morning was the fulfillment of a dream Cheryl has had since that time.  

It was amazing to be among more than  5000 people singing and worshiping together. 

Back to the babies home in time to help with the evening "routine" and enjoy some goodnight hugs and cuddles.