This morning, there was an air of sadness about the breakfast table with six of our team members set to fly out today.
We headed out to Lake Victoria Hotel for our debrief and lunch, but before all that we were graced with Bonny’s testimonial. It was such a moving story, one that I am in no way going to try to sum up here.
The first item on the debrief agenda was the surprise I had planned for the team. I’d spent ages yesterday afternoon, after I’d finished the blog, on the computer at the internet cafe trying to get the colour printing to work. And it all worked out eventually, I came away with 13 Auscanuga Awards to present to the team members, our host (Bonny) and our driver (Moses).
Lunch was buffet style, so we filled up, especially those who would be spending the next 24-or-so hours surviving on airline food! We surprised Pete with a cake, as it’s his birthday on the 6th. We even sang Happy Birthday!
Then we headed to the airport to farewell David, Ken, Madonna, Julie, Terry and Julie-Ann. There were hugs, tears and pats on the back. We hope they arrive safely back in Brisbane, without too much hassle from customs.
The remaining team members (Jeanette, Rob, myself and the Three “Wise” Men) headed to Garden City to change money, and in search of SD cards, local music CDs and milk coffee.
Now Pete and I are at the internet cafe, and the others have gone back to the guest house. We’ve been given the mission of bringing back BBQ pringles, so wish us luck!
I’m going to give a shout-out to my Gran, I know she’s been reading this, and if I don’t say hi I might get a kick up the bum! So hi Gran and Grandad 
And a big hi to everyone, from everyone. We are all getting a bit homesick I think, but I’m glad we still have another week here.
Stay tuned for an update tomorrow!
October 4, 2009 at 3:10 pm |
Viel Glueck and much luck. Always.
October 5, 2009 at 4:48 am |
Zoe, I would never do that to you.:-/ ie. not if I get a full account of your journey, accompanied by pics after your return.
Hope you and the team enjoy the rest of your stay.
Lotsa luv
Gran <3 <3
October 5, 2009 at 6:17 am |
Hi to all, Julie, Ken and I have arrived home safely. And its nice to be home. I came home to find my husband had had a very bad back problem that led him not to be able to stand and needed ambulance to get him to the hospital for treatment and a lot of serious pain killers topped by anti-inflamitary that made his intestines bleed. I can’t leave him home alone, next time he will have to come with me.
He is a lot better now.
I imagine you will have a few days off the blog while you at Gulu. So I hope you have had a rewarding trip and cuddle a few babies up there. Plus recieve some smile from the living hope ladies.
It is now 1:15 on Monday I got to sleep about 3:00am and woke up very bleary eyed at 11:30, I probably have a nanna nap later.
All my love to you all
Madonna
October 6, 2009 at 8:38 am |
Hi to the GULU 5, I forgot to mention that Ken got his cow horns through customs, Julie got most of hers through, if you bring any baskets through give them a good shaking and a bit of banging to leave behind any bugs, and you will be fine. I lost that lovely bracelet on the plane I think, I have rang them but it has not been handed in as yet. thats life.
I spoke to Ursula Monday night and dobbed in some one for trying to make up for lost weight when sick. But said I thought he had lost weight overall. So tighten up that belt Pete.
Hope all have had a great trip to GULU.
Madonna