We had a chance to play with the youngest babies today. I got to hold one baby who was just one month old and SOOO little! I have never held a baby so small before, and at first I was kind of nervous to hold her because she was so small, but one of the mamas (that's what they call the Ugandian woman who take care of the children here) just put her in my arms and gave me her bottle. I was so happy she did because she is just so beautiful and precious and Alyssa and I already want to bring her back! Then we helped with the older babies and fed them their lunch! They all seemed to be wearing more than they were eating...haha...they are SO adorable!
It's 3:20pm here and in 40 minutes we have to be back because it's outing day today! We get to get to each bring a child into town, and I think we're taking them out for cake! It's going to be so much fun!!! We are going to take boda-bodas back, and you have no idea how excited I am to ride one of these!!! I've heard so much about them, and I just can't wait!!!
Did I mention I saw CHICKENS just walking around on the side of the streets...along with the goats of course! I take a picture of every chicken and every goat because I am just so blown away that they are everywhere!!!
What else can I say? hmm...the soil here is dark red! And you walk along dirt roads to get anywhere! That's pretty exciting!!!
The last couple of days have flown by...I hope the rest of the time doesn't go so fast! I really really love it here! Everything I see is so different than anything else I've ever seen before..it's so interesting to me and I want to take it all in and experience everything! Speaking of trying everything, people here eat fried grasshoppers! A little girl told me they just take the wings and legs off, fry them, and put lots of salt on and then eat them! They are apparently VERY GOOD and I would very much like to try one! I want to try everything I can while here...I am loving every minute so far!
Well, that's all for now!
Sending you love from Africa,
Em
Oh, Emily.
ReplyDeleteYour posts make my heart smile.
It brings me back to when I was in Africa. Especially the Muzgas. I am excited you are enjoying your time so much.