Across the globe. 17hrs of Flying. Two nights, one hotel, a couple mediocre meals later and into the Entebee Kampala Airport and the capital of Uganda we arrive. Lynn’s driver Bakali picked us up at the airport just past 10pm local time.
A quick 40 minute drive into town and around to our friend’s Gizmo and Ilonka’s house just above lake Victoria. (Lake Vic). It feels great to be here. Three big bags of gear, including 2,500 plus postcards, a duffle bag full of art supplies, an assortment of speciality foods, and clothes for 3 months in Africa has me all set.
Excitement is setting in and auspicious signs abound.
Off the plane and waiting for the shuttle to the terminal, I ask a well dressed gentlemen if he knows his way around these parts and he quickly replies, “Yes, I live here.” Sharp as he was dressed, he knew this was my first time to Uganda. “What are you here to do,” he asked politely? I told him about my plans to deliver postcards for peace from U.S. students to students here and my vision for working with 10-15 schools. And I returned the question, “What do you do?” He told me that he was the principal of the International School….and my first connection was made. He passed along his information as we waited in line for a Visa.
He welcomed my call and I felt it all to serendipitous to have met the principal of one of the most respected private schools in Kampala before I had even left the airport.
Gathering our luggage, Bakali arrived just as proper Ugnadan would, 15 minutes late, and we drove to Ilonka and Gizmo’s house down by the lake. As we approached their place, we spotted an Owl sitting on a fence. Another auspicious sign….a sign of the protector, symbolic of inner- knowing, and an emblem of wisdom. Lynn said that in the ten years she has been coming here she had never seen an Owl…and we got a sighting on my first night. Another good sign.
Feeling fantastic about being here. Getting mind~body~spirit aligned today after a whole lot of travel and excited to see what’s to come.
It’s wonderfully comfortable. Warm, not too hot, and most enjoyable to be in Africa.
Ross and Lynn, what a wonderful adventure with so many amazing serendipitous, meaningful, happenstances. How beautiful with the Universe providing so much, with good Omens to boot. No wonder for me, as you are doing such a loving service towards Peace, and Harmony.
I Love learning about your insights, there and hope to do something similar in our, Jules and my future. Peace In, Darrell from San Freakcisco ;D