Waiting for the boat..

We've just gotten back from town, but are stranded on the mainland because of a storm. We can hear thunder, cows, and a lot of Rukiga we don't understand. So, we thought what better time to compose another blog entry.

Yesterday we were treated to our first true Ugandan meal. Norman cooked us a very tasty meal of rice and chicken. Norman is a teacher who has worked closely with Stacy this year as a swimming instructor. He also works with one of the orphan care groups in the area. He has taught this group of about 50 children traditional dances which they perform for tourists at Bushara. The children dance to one drum and their own singing, usually led by one of the older children. Amazing sound! The money collected from donations is used entirely by the orphans to buy things like mattresses, blankets and school supplies. We got to see them perform on Sunday - they were amazing! They varied in age from about 4-16. We hope to pick up a few moves. They have incredible rhythm.


This is the entire orphan group - Norman is in the blue shirt with his back to the camera.









This dance is kind of like a dance off.. with the girl calling other members of the group into the middle to dance off with her. It was awesome - some of them were quite creative..!





I think we're finally on the move....the boat is being loaded.