Uganda Be Kidding Me : That time I hiked the Nile

WHAT A LONG WEEKEND!

So we left early Saturday morning for Murchison Falls which is about a 3 hour drive on bumpy roads (nothing new.) We spent Saturday on a short game drive then a couple hours boating down the Nile River. As soon as we boarded the boat we saw hippos right next to us. They are HUGE. And so funny...I kept feeling like they were laughing at us because they would make this really loud honking noise.

Also on the cruise we saw about 10 different crocodiles. I AM OBSESSED. I was about ready to sacrifice my body so that I could get pictures. They would just sit with their mouths open on the land..and some were swimming in the water..so sneaky.

Finally we arrived at Murchison Falls! Which is a gigantic waterfall that we hiked to the top to. And believe me it was not a easy hike. I felt like I was having an asthma attach (I don't have asthma) but our guide said we weren't used to the altitude. Once we reached the top we all stood at the drop of the falls so we got soaked! Except it felt so nice and refreshing considering I was sweating bullets (Sorry Davis, not attractive.) After enjoying the sunset on the ferry back we headed to our student hostel for the night.

Ok let's me just clear something up...I am not a diva. Believe it or not, don't let the looks fool ya! I can rough it with the best of them (Thanks to the Kirbys forcing me to camp growing up!) but this "student hostel" was another story. First off our doors locked...but could also be unlocked from the OUTSIDE. So safe. Then I found a lizard in my bed (flashback to The Parent Trap.) And lastly a warthog was outside our door....besides the fact we had to sprint to the bathroom to avoid the bats....So needless to say I was ready to be up at 5:30am get out the door for the big game drive.

The big game drive was INCREDIBLE. I have never seen so many beautiful animals so close before. We saw leopards, monkeys, giraffes, elephants, warthogs, gazelle type things. I kept wishing my dad was there, he would've loved to take pictures. Not to mention the fact that he has some talent in animal calls. Dad-- I'm taking you to Africa once I graduate. You. Must. Go. of all people.

So after the long day of safari I was excited to head to my "home" of Kakanyero Hotel. I can't wait to see my kids at St. Jude's tomorrow. I've been thinking of them the entire day and I can't believe I only have 3 more days with them.

As for you lovely people, thank you for keeping up with my blog thus far. It really makes it so much easier to know I have you as an incredible support system.

Until next time!