A Rewind to Easter

In an effort to keep this blog somewhat chronological, I am going back in time.  This Easter, like last Easter, was spent in the picturesque foothills of Mt Elgon at Sipi Falls.  But this year, it was not just a getaway for Phil and me, we were lucky enough to spend the holiday with Phil's parents, Peter and Ann, and longtime friend Noah.  Noah used to live with us at Claire's house but has since moved to Southern Sudan and now onto Brussels.

Peter, Ann, & Phil

We stayed at Lacam Lodge, a lovely place on an escarpment above one of the largest waterfalls in the area.

a moon flower we spotted while walking around

underneath one of the waterfalls

at the top of the falls

Phil decided to buy some 20 coffee tree plants.  While we waited for the farmer to find and deliver our purchase, all these cute kiddos came to play.

What we hope our coffee trees will someday look like

a fresh water crab in a cave

looking for bats in the cave and learning about the ancestors of the local tribe who used to call this cave home

the waterfall below Lacam Lodge.  Phil & I repelled down next to it last year.

Noah

enjoying sunset

Noah kept the fire going 

On the drive home, we stopped at Bugali Falls on the Nile

We had a wonderful time.  But...on the way home the car started making some very strange noises.  People were staring, wondering if we were riding a birthing hippo or a Land Cruiser.  Phil was down shifting to break and we were all worried we'd be spending the night in Seeta, a small town on the other side of the Kampala.  Luckily, we screamed into the driveway.  Phew.  

I hope your Easter was equally enjoyable.