Well we had quite a day today with a start at 6 a.m. We headed north from Kampala to the Rwentobo Centre, one of the schools in the Ntungamo district. The ride was a real change from previous days not only in terms of traffic and roads but the scenery was spectacular. We moved up in elevation and into lush green hills and valleys. The temperature dropped too which we found very pleasant but the Ugandans find it cool and were donning sweaters and jackets.
The farming became tiered and housing was well spread out. It reminded me of the book, How Green was My Valley. The ride was VERY long, about 9 hours total, but we were entertained by the Inner Wheel with gospel songs and sometimes up-tempo dancing. They enjoy life so much!
Tiered farming
We did stop at the Ugandan Equator and had a group photo taken and finally drove on to the school, arriving about an hour late, but it did not lessen the excitement and we were greeted with the usual clapping and cheers. Emily, one of our team, had a great time entertaining the kids by blowing bubbles while they were being lined up.
Emily blowing bubbles
The Community is so grateful for what SCAW does for them. As volunteers, that alone makes our day worthwhile but then the children get super excited when we display the gifts they are going to receive. I spent some time watching them greet their parents after they received their bedkit and headed off by various modes of transportation - bikes, motorcycles, trucks and of course walking. Some have walked a long distance to get here and we would pass them on the bus miles down the road on our way back to our hotel with the basin on their heads and mattress rolled up. Many also had hard climbs as they live up the steep hills.
Another successful day !
Team Uganda
Inner Wheel of Kampala 🇺🇬 and SCAW 🇨🇦