It has rained again this morning. I especially enjoyed writing a paper in our dining hall as I watched small birds fly in and out of the open eating area. I think that perhaps one of my favorite things here on campus has been the activity of "Tea Time". Our Ugandan classmates have been so friendly and warm in sharing their lives with us and getting to know us.
I think that we are beginning to understand the rythms of Mukono now. Walking through a bit of the town each day has been great. Local primary schools have begun again, so we are able to walk sometimes beside grade school children in uniform headed to school along the red dirt roads that lace our way to school.
This weekend, I traveled into the neighboring town of Kampala with a couple others from the IMME program, and some of our Ugandan friends. We watched the finale of a television show called, "hot steps"- kind of like the American show, "So you think you can dance". We enjoyed "American food" in the city, and the show was impressive in some ways- especially the break dance routines. (I don't think I've seen a performance similar to this one in which they combined multiple backflips and very fluid transitions between dancers who performed multiple times in rotation).
One of the papers due today is topically aimed at addressing our home stay experience so far. After being able to visit a few of the other student's homes, I have a better realization of how blessed we are to be staying with these folks. I greatly enjoyed seeing how each of the homes we are staying in are children-filled Christian homes, many also with animals and great views of the surrounding community.
Just a few minutes away walking is our where our church meets for fellowship, and from here we can see a marvelous view of the sun setting over the town. I shall try to be better about showing such beautiful sights to each of you through pictures upon this blog. God bless each of you; I will write again soon.
Geoff