Greetings from Kampala!!!

We touched down at 10:30 pm Uganda time which is like 1:30pm Thibodaux time. A total of 25 hours of flying and traveling! Wow. That's all I can say lol. I was able to sleep and the planes were really nice. We each had a tv to watch movies so that made the time pass by quickly.
The Bishop and his sons met us at the airport. I was finally able to meet friends I have been talking to through fb. The people here are so beautiful, inside and out. The men grabbed our bags and we didn't have to lift a finger. Probably 50+ bags of luggage, and about 50 people fit in one bus. Lol. We just packed in like sardines. Lol.
We arrived at the hotel and unloaded and then went to bed. The rooms are a lot nicer than I expected and we are very comfortable. Mareshah and Ashley are rooming with me. The weather is warm but surprisingly there's a coolness in the air. Today we are going to the market and an Internet cafe. We are going to hang out with the bishop and his people. Can not wait to spend time with these new friends. I am so happy. This place is amazing and I feel so much peace here. Can someone please tell my parents about this blog I forgot to give them the address and I know they are wanting to know how everything is. Love all of you and I can feel your prayers.

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