Bujagali Falls and Dinner Guests

We have decided to invite some of the various District Leaders to have a meal with us in order to get to know them better. On Saturday evening we invited District President Gava, his wife and two little daughters to dinner. As I am not sure what food they like other than what we have experienced in the last month, the menu was a variety of food we enjoy. I served Bacon Potato Choweder, Rice and Coconut Curry Chicken, a vegetable salad, home made rolls and Queen Elizabeth Cake with ice cream. Recipes were requested so the meal was a success. I enjoyed holding the baby Vadrian and 5 year old Vilenta had a beautiful hairdo done by her Mom. It had been very hot and our visitors commented on how the weather is hotter than usual - up to 36C on Saturday.

Monday was P day and Zone Activity Day as well. We started off the morning on African time as we waited for the hired taxi to pick up the Shipleys and the 4 missionary sisters at the Jinja chapel. The Elders were 45 minutes late and Sister Zimondi won the extra cookie as she guessed their correct arrival time. We took the car as the taxi was too crowded and looked like it was on its last legs.

The drive to Bujagali Falls takes about 20 minutes on typical roads, very dusty and lots of potholes. When we arrived at the entrance gate, the white faces were immediately recognized as a source of revenue so Sister Wamalwa took over and the price was reduced to a reasonable amount. We stayed at the falls for about 2 hours as the taxi had developed a flat tire and had no usable spare - but it was peaceful, beautiful and quite cool near the water. There were 17 of us there so everyone appreciated the chocolate chip cookies and chocolate banana muffins (my oven has been busy). The highlight of the morning was when a young man provided us with 'entertainment' by riding through the rapids clutching a yellow water container for the grand total of 5000 shillings ($2.50). It's a hard way to make a living but there are a few at the falls who approach the tourists so they can 'entertain'.