The time has finally arrived! I am leaving to Uganda, Africa in only two days! I will be flying out of Salt Lake City at 8:30 Thursday morning, and after long hours of flying and a few layovers I will arrive in Entebbe, Uganda around 8:15 Friday night. After which I will take a two hour drive to where I will be living for the next four months of my life... Lugazi!!
Uganda is known as the "Pearl of Africa," as deemed by Winston Churchill during his African explorations. It is a landlocked country bordering Kenya, Tanzania, D.R. Congo, Rwanda, and Sudan. It is also lined by Lake Victoria and Lake Albert. It lies on the equator with mountain ranges on both the eastern and western borders. It is filled with lush green hills and red sand. I met the ambassador of Uganda a few months ago, having the opportunity to serve him while i working in banquets at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. He excitingly informed me that I haven't eaten real fruit until I have tasted to fruit of Uganda.
It's hard to believe that I am finally going! I have spent many hours and days in preparation for this adventure. I want to thank all those who have donated and given of their time to help me achieve this goal. I am excited, nervous, and anxious all at the same time. But most of all, I am ready to go give four months of my life in helping the wonderful people of Africa. So as they say it in Luganda (the language I will be learning a lot of), Nneetegese! I am ready!
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Hey Lacey! I'm excited for the experience you are going to have in Africa. Remember to post up some pictures on the blog. Pictures are worth a thousand words or more, so its easier that typing a ton on the blog. :) Anyway, love ya.. and have a fantastic jungle journey!
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