On the road again...

Yesterday's 50th anniversary celebration for Operation Crossroads Africa was awesome. There was a service in the morning that leaned a little on the religious side. There were some drummers who played music from West Africa, accompanied by dance, a gospel choir from a local high school, speakers from past Crossroads groups, and a few former Crossroad-ers who are now Reverends who said prayers and a litany. It payed tribute to Rev. Dr. Robinson, the founder of Crossroads. Afterwards we headed to the UN building for an incredible feast of food from all over Africa with 4 tables, buffet style, with food from each of the regions of Africa. There was crispy duck and zucchini from South Africa, Red Snapper and Yams from East Africa, Yassa chicken and jollof rice from West Africa, and Pecan Crusted Lamb and couscous from North Africa. There were also a variety of appetizers, drinks and desserts (including mango sorbet).

My good camera broke and I had to buy a new smaller one since I would have no picture taking ability. We leave in an hour for the airport going to Dubai. My group is "fighting" over who gets the window seat so they can see the palm tree shaped island as we fly over the country. We'll finally land at Entebbe on Tuesday and head off to our site near Mbale along with the other Uganda group (working with the FDNC and Samuel).

I'm getting more excited by the minute! I'll write more when I get to Uganda.