July 31
After weeks of preparation, we left for Uganda with much anticipation and excitement. We flew on KLM Airlines from DFW airport to Amsterdam, from Amsterdam to Kigali, Rwanda, then from Kigali to Entebbe, Uganda. Though it took us about 19 hours of flight time plus 4 hours in transit; overall, it was a nice trip. The air hostesses were friendly and meals were delicious. The flight was occupied mainly by Westerners. There were at least two other teams of missionaries going to Uganda and a team going to Kenya. We were received warmly by Jacob Oboth at the airport.
We spent our first day in Kampala. Jacob took us around the town. We saw shacks used for stores and residences, big billboards lining the city landscape, busy roads with cars, small vans packed with 10-15 people, and numerous motorcyclists who do not follow traffic laws. Jim is thankful that he was not driving here in Kampala. Maybe he will try in a few days when we arrive at the village. We visited Don and Ruth’s old friend, Mr. Sekaran, from Malaysia. All past 3 prime ministers from Malaysia had visited him. We attended part of parliament proceedings, were introduced to the parliament, and witnessed some Uganda politics. Tomorrow we will take a three-hour drive to Tororo and area villages.
We spent our first day in Kampala. Jacob took us around the town. We saw shacks used for stores and residences, big billboards lining the city landscape, busy roads with cars, small vans packed with 10-15 people, and numerous motorcyclists who do not follow traffic laws. Jim is thankful that he was not driving here in Kampala. Maybe he will try in a few days when we arrive at the village. We visited Don and Ruth’s old friend, Mr. Sekaran, from Malaysia. All past 3 prime ministers from Malaysia had visited him. We attended part of parliament proceedings, were introduced to the parliament, and witnessed some Uganda politics. Tomorrow we will take a three-hour drive to Tororo and area villages.
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