Day 5 - Rainshowers

We awaken to the sound of thunder, and face moderately heavy rain as we trudge off to breakfast.  The deluge, fortunately, eases off by mid-morning.  Jackie has kids to deliver to schools, so she rushes off early.

Rose heads out to attend a family luncheon celebrating the university graduation of her brother.  We are most concerned, but she doesn't seem daunted in the least by crowding herself and the kids onto a boda for the journey.  Most of the adults we know have 1 or 2 boda drivers whom they trust to be very careful, and they will call them rather than take a chance on anyone passing by offering a lift.  I am torn by fears of the possible outcomes and the understanding that such risks are necessitated by the rampant poverty and limited infrastructure.

Anthony

Joel's workers strap his cooking oven on a boda

Angel

a beautiful family

the boda driver really seems to care for Rose's family

we wave them off, fingers crossed

Maggie's phone has a broken screen, and she is happy to take Sue's old phone which we have brought along from Canada.  It will need to be unlocked, but we have been reassured that someone in Uganda can do that for her at a reasonable cost.  We have a great visit with her and Ian while awaiting arrival of her boda driver.  Very sad to see them all leave.

I can't believe how exhausted we both are, and Sue and I lay down for a couple of hours nap but awaken to sunny skies and warmer temperatures.  We settle up with Jemima for the cost of our stay and meals, and head to the pool for one last dip and dinner.  Baker requests a photo of the 3 of us, then melts our hearts by presenting a painting he has created and a letter expressing his gratitude for our friendship and the chance to have a meal with us the previous night.  We have met SO many genuine, warm, beautiful souls on our visits to this country.

We retire early, anticipating our 6 am start on tomorrow's journey to Jinja.