A special gift

Yesterday, Simon had a flight to Mweya, Queen Elizabeth National Park.  He was flying a group there from Switzerland who had been doing some ministry with a school a couple of hours outside of Kampala.  The group was led by a couple who are friends of Simon’s Uncle and Aunt back in Switzerland whom we had met on a previous trip.  It was fun to catch up with them and the rest of the team.

I was able to join them on the flight.   Simon and I spent a few hours at Mweya Lodge with the team before flying back in the afternoon to Kampala.  This trip was special to me since it was the first lodge we ever went to with guests 14+ years ago.  Many memories flooded back of all the people we had enjoyed fellowship with in that area. (You know who you are!) It was a true gift to make this short trip before, God willing, we head to Australia. 

The weather was amazing and we just enjoyed God’s creation as we looked out over the Kazinga Channel and watched elephants and buffalo enjoying the coolness of the water in the heat of the day.  It truly was a wonderful day and I am thankful to God for His kindness to have this experience one more time.  The photos don’t do the area justice but it gives you an idea.

On a side note we got to fly down in “Scotty”.  This caravan was bought with money raised by funds from the Church of Scotland’s Women’s Guild.  This might have been my last MAF flight in Uganda and what a way to end it in “Scotty”.

Our transport for the day "Scotty"

Got to fly with my best friend, what's not to like :)

Mweya Safari Lodge

The marina area where a leopard had been spotted that morning.

 Kazinga Channel where we saw elephants, buffalo and crocodile

Isn't Uganda beautiful?