My hope was to be able to update this blog while I was in Africa, but I was not able to. Mostly because I was overwhelmed with how much time it took to even get on line, let alone, try to update a blog. I think next time I will have better luck. I also think I need some more practice here at home, before I attempt such things across the globe. 

So, I will try to give you a brief update with photos. As with most places I go to, I don't ever expect to really like it. I expect that I will tolerate where I am going, like it somewhat, and be glad when it's time to go home. I really liked Uganda and left with an appreciation for Ugandans. I think it is such a great place to go because the people are the most friendliest folks I have ever met. After a while, you get used to greeting someone like they are your long lost pal!  Of course I was struck by the poverty. We visited the slums one day - words cannot describe the poverty that is in Uganda. So many children are without parents due to HIV/Aids.  

Agape Adoptions will be working with several different Baby Homes (they do not use the term orphanage as it tends to have a negative connotation). We are thrilled to be able to advocate for many children, including 2 sets of siblings. We will be posting their information in the coming weeks. We are working with our partners to insure that all proper documentation is in place before we begin advocacy.

One must sleep with a mosquito net while in Uganda.

The "boda boda's" are one form of transit.  The traffic can be really awful in Kampala, as well as very high gas prices, which make traditional taxi cab rides rather expensive. The boda's provide quick, cheap and efficient  transportation. However, taking the boda's are very dangerous and certainly not recommended!

 Little girl was in the slum area we visited; the purpose of the visit was to let them know of a de worming clinic that would occur in the coming days.


Kids waiting in line for "de worming".