For the past couple of days we have been at Bussi Island. I have never really experience car sickness till I came here. We pile into this tiny white van with no ac and hit the dirt roads of Uganda. Talk about a freaking bumpy ride, Uganda doesn't need amusement parks, these roads are just as scary and wild as any roller coaster I've been on. Two and half hours later and we jump in a little canoe and head to the island. Once there we pulled up to the orphanage and school, the kids just pull you out of the van wanting to touch you. They cling onto you so hard and don't let go. Not going to lie, I kind of feel like a celebrity. The kids just stare at you, smile and never let go of your hands.
We spent the past three days in Bussi installing a swing, solar panel, then played and read with the children. Playing with the kids makes this all worth it. Kami started a few soccer games with the boys and they just laugh at us any time we go up against one of them and get schooled or beat one of them. I wish I knew what they were saying because pretty sure they are making fun of me the whole time. Maegan started the Princess Pat song and the kids loved it, they don't stop singing it. Girls camp has finally payed off and helped me in the real world haha. Although, I wish didn't avoid the craft tents at girls camp because we made bracelets with some of the older girls here and I still struggle with making those. It's so hard to explain everything I have done here because we have already done so much. The week has gone by so fast but the days are very long. I wish I could upload pictures but I pay 1000uganda shillings for 40min of internet and they don't have plug ins to plug my camera in.
Other things I've experienced and learned....I hand wash and air dry my clothes. I am very grateful for perfume in America, I can't handle the smell here sometimes. EVERYONE STARES AT YOU. I like coke better here. I learned how to weave a basket. I am very grateful for the things we have in America. Lastly, I am in love with the people here. They are so incredibly grateful for everything.