We traveled to Paraa during the last two days to do some sightseeing. Our original plan was to spend one day viewing Murchison Falls and a second on a game drive. As often happens here, our plans were rearranged. We were unable to find accomodations for two nights, so we spent one there and chose the game drive. Excellent choice! We went on a safari through the Ugandan game park, the savannah where many wild animals make their home. Our guide, Charles, was awesome. He found every animal that can be seen in this area. We were about 40 feet away from a pride of lions and even saw two females get into a spat!
We also were very, very lcose to a few elephants - they are huge here! Giraffe's were plenty, and many other animals, including spotting two leopards. Our freind Paul, who accompanied us, said it was the best game drive he's been on.
We also had the opportunity to have dinner wiht a hippo. As we sat outside of a canteen having Nile Specials and dinner (goat stew) we were joined by a hippo who was also having a dinner of grass nearby. It was amazing. We all forgot to be afraid.
We are back home now, in Gulu, and will be enjoying the 4th Ugandan style.
Blessings to all of you.
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ReplyDeleteI'm Isabel Guadiz Tobey from St Angela, Fairview Park. Thanks for your postings! Can't imagine the endless needs of the people there. So touched by the desolate poor hungering for a piece of bread, a drop of water, shade on their head, loving touch from their moms, bravery in the uncertainty of the future, etc... We are praying for you all and focused on your mission of love and compassion.