For the past few days we have been traveling around Uganda going to visit the different national parks. We first started out in Kibale National Park where we saw a wide variety of monkeys, birds, butterflies, and medicinal plants! It was so very cool! When you think of Africa I am sure that you mostly pictures a savanna and desert climate, but here was not any of those. This place was a jungle, like a rainforest. It was so pretty! I was just extremely happy to not see a snake! Thank you Jesus!! :)
After Kibale we left on Saturday to come to Queen Elizabeth National Park. This place is super awesome it really takes my breath away its absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Upon arrival we were greeted by elephants. We were very warned though that even though elephants seem so innocent in movies and entertainment, they definately are not! They have been known to kill humans by throwing them into the air or by stomping on them, so we were very cautious. But they are so breathtaking, truely mesmorizing animals and so gorgeous, especially in the WILD. I cannot even describe to you the feeling of seeing one of these wild animals in their natural habitat thoroughly enjoying their life.
Yesterday we went on a game drive, meaning riding around in the vehicle to see wild animals. We took one of the classic "safari" vehicles...if any of you are actually interested in what type of vehicle this is its a toyota landcruiser. The most exciting part is that we get to sit on the top of the vehicle as it is driving, I believe our top speed was probably around 50mph! Truely the time of my life I feel so free here. During our drive we saw a lion, waterbuck, water buffalo, kope (similar to an impala), and a lot of birds and butterflies.
After that we went on a boat ride! When we were on this we saw hippos, crocodiles, monkeys, eagles, and fisherman! Very awesome.
Today was an adventure! We got to dart (meaning put into an anestheisa) water buffalo! It was sooo cool! At first it was really scary as they kept telling us buffalo are one of the most feared animals here for their charging. But I truely think they just try to scare us, it is unnecessary. So, anyway we darted the water buffalo and I was suppose to take blood samples. The first buffalo we took down had samples already being taken of it before I got there, so I did not get to do it then. The second buffalo wasnt completely undertaken by the anesthetic the first time we got out of the car, so it got up and we all had to quickly run into vehicles! They laughed at me because my reflexes were not thinking and I was carrying a pan of water and didnt let go..oops! I managed not to spill...just imagine it...you would laugh too :). After that I got a littel nervous for that buffalo, even though we darted it again to make sure it was down, so I was going to draw from the next one we took down. Unfortunately they gave us latex gloves. My latex allergy was confirmed today. I got a small rash on my hand and my eyes swelled a bit, so I decided to be done. It was all good though. If you want an adrenaline rush dart animals! It was a great experience and it was so much fun I'm so happy to have been a part of it!
God is so great, He is the God of this univerise and that includes ALLLL of the nations. How incredibly awesome?! He keeps on reminding me that He is here with me and in Africa every single day. It is so great. He loves us all so much! I had a chance to lead a bible study here while we were in Kibale one night. It was only a few of us but it was such a great reminder that even though we are here He will never leave us. No matter what.
I hope that this finds you all happy and healthy and know that I am thinking and praying for you all! Love You!!
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