After three days of staying in bed - due to stomach issues, I finally had enough doses of antibiotics in me to start working on my system, and strength in my body to drive 2 hours to Mbale to get a much needed visa extension. Let's just say, I am glad I brought some trusted Ugandan friends with me who could keep me calm. I really can't write about the process here, but how can a Ugandan immigration office not own a receipt book?! They want my $50 for the extension, but can't give me a receipt.... the guy had my passport in his briefcase and was going to call the cops, and put me on a bus to Kampala... which would have made matters worse... but in the end I got my passport back and stamped for another three months. Next time I'm heading for a border.
I was fired up about feeding a system of corruption, and I needed to cool down... so it's a good thing that the hotel in Mbale had a delightful pool to swim in.
I completely cooled off and had a relaxing afternoon.
So glad I could share my time with one of my best friends - Helen, and her adorable son, Memphis. It was fun introducing him to a pool for the first time.
And teaching my friend Lawrence how to swim was hilarious. I think adults are more fearful... but you should have seen his white shiny teeth when he tried kicking really hard. He was having a blast learning something new!
All in all a good day, and the Lord kept us safe on four hours of BUMPY roads! I even appreciated the depth of our conversations on the homeward journey, as we each shared are personal walk with God and how we like to see our faith lived out. I was truly encouraged.
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