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Hey all,

Well my day started off interesting after my last blog- Esther and I were on our way to Ttula to see the orphanage kids, but we had to go via another orphanage in Kampala to pick up a man named Patrick and a few other kids and chickens [literally they came too- sitting in the back with us all! see above picture!], but first we stopped by the markets so patrick could get some veggies- we pulled over on the side of the road and about 2 mins later this Police Officer comes by yelling at Esther that she now has a ticket because her car is parked crookedly- however, we did not understand what on earth he was going on about- it was a mix of Luganda and English, and only later did we figure it out- however, he was not happy and ordered me to get out of the front seat, while he hopped in so he could take us down to the station- meanwhile Patrick was not back, so we had to try and explain that we were waiting for someone- finally Patrick came back and whilst on our way to the station, he managed to convince the officer to stop and get out- leaving us confused, but glad! We later found out Patrick bribed him with about $20 and the nice notificication that his sister in law was the officers superior! Thank goodness for connections! Welcome to Africa liv!!

We finally made it to Ttula- a large part of the slum areas- quite overwhelming to think people have to live like that, but once again, as I found from my last trip- these kids no matter how poor they are, are so happy! When we got there I go to meet the most adorbale kiddies- and the liv is back- I took LOTS of photo's! I can't wait to show everyone! The kids were having a charity walk, with a marching band and all- they went parading down the streets- it was really cool! All in all a wonderful afternoon. Also, I'm thinking that I should make orange/red my new favourite colour as it seems to get EVERYWHERE from the mud, and is the new accessory to all my clothing!

Yesterday we went to Kampala Pentecostal Church [KPC] and WOWSA- soooo cool. Its a part of Watoto- they have 4 services on a sunday with over 1000 people in each- so you can just imagine the singing- gave me goosebumps. It challenged me a bit- Africans are so passionate about God and church- if the singing wasn't enough, it stood out to me that people were there before 7am just so they could get a seat!

Last night to chill, Esther and I went to a Christmas Carols evening at a Cathedral a little out of town- and WOW- was pretty awesome- nothing like our carols back home- unfortunately hi 5 did not make an appearance, however, it was an anglican style service, and the singing was just beautiful.

Today Esther and I went shopping at the markets- a truly indescribable experience- just imagine 1000000000342340238942 people all squished together in a space of about the size of half of Chermside Shopping centre- I'll have to get some pictures next time we go- there's everything from used leather belts, ski jackets and 1800's style irons- to the worst- a 'fresh' chicken stall- I had to close my eyes- poor little chicky's were getting plucked alive! That's African life for you! I really should be less squirmish shouldn't I?
We went mainly to the markets to get supplies for the Orphanage in kabale- we managed to get a few things, but unfortunately because we are Muzungo's, we tend to get ripped off alot- everything is pretty much priced the same as Oz- but I just know the kids are going to LOVE what we got them.

On Wednesday I will be travelling to Kabale- no more crazy bumpy bus for me- one of Esther's friends Dad is visiting and he has to go via kabale for work, so he's offered to take me and Audrey down there- thank goodness- I wasn't really looking forward to the 12 hour bus ride!

Tomorrow I'm not going to be doing very mcuh- I think I need a chill day! I might take a Boda Boda to the World Vision Office- its not far away, or take some more photo's from around the place.

Well hope this has been enough to let you know what I've been up to!
Probably won't be able to to update till Kabale, so peace out for now!

Cheerio,
Olivia