Monday 26th 6:00 pm

The team has arrived at Mt. Elgon Hotel. Usually after dinner the team sits around and talks about their day. They each gave a short 1st impression to post on the blog. This will also give you a chance to meet the team.

1st impressions from the village team:

Camilla - beautiful country, impressed with the people and it’s just like the rest of the country she’s been to. She’s proud to be on the team.

Jeff - he’s enjoying the green countryside and the different smells.

Mari - everyone is friendly. It’s nothing like she expected.

Michelle - expected to see things like you see on a safari film. Both the country and people are gorgeous. She’s glad she faced her fears to come to Africa.

Dustin - it’s a culture shock. Community is big, it not just about individuals. He loves the green scenery.

Bonnie - people don’t change but the country is changing for the better. She has forgotten how powerful it feels coming to Africa.

Christine - Wonderful homecoming, she loved being greeted and hugged by the hotel staff.

Medical team:

Victoria - aboslutely loves it, it’s always been a dream to come to Africa.

Shai - takes him back 65 years when he was a child growing up in Tawain.

Judi - homecoming, spiritual, peace.

Trina - very different from what she expected not ever having left the US before. She’s very appreciative of the things she has in the US and is glad to be part of the team.

Beth - relaxed yet excited, good to take a trip away to get into an African mindset.

Craig did not give a first impression but he’s been traveling to Uganda since 2002 and I know he loves the people and the country and is excited to have the opportunity to go every six months. (Incase you didn’t know I’m his wife that’s how I know what he thinks)

I hope when you read the blog you will feel like you are with the team. It is my pleasure to update the blog each day. If you leave comments I will pass those on to the Craig and he will then pass them on to the team members.

Here are some phone numbers so you can call team members. You will have to dial 011-256 before the phone number. If you have a cell phone you can dial +256 before the phone number. Dustin will carry the phone for some of the village team members, 784250669. Shai, 784250670. Camilla, 78440797. Mari & Michelle, 784578504. Bonnie & Beth, 787440790. Judi & Trina, 778801880. If you have any trouble let me know and I will check on the numbers.

Until tomorrow………

 

 

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