We take pictures on the road to and from the office. The people work hard and have primitive tools. We had the office painted and the only tools he had was a roller, brush and a plastic bucket to put the paint in. There is no such thing as a roller tray and we got some plastic to cover the desks and floor because he did not have anything to cover the furniture. 
The Fuller Brush Man
I have no idea how they can put so much stuff on one little bicycle.
The girls dress up for work and ride on the back of bodas or bicycle taxies to travel to work. Suzie works in the office and rides a boda boda every day to work. 
The kids are so cute.
Things on heads - teracotta pots.
We waited at the airport for the new missionaries to come in. There were 19 that we were expecting - 9 African Elders and 10 US Elders. The US Elders didn't get off the plane. The decided to send them on another day but didn't tell us. Oops.
Fine young elders. Ready to go to work.
All the vehicles are in Kampala for transfers. Picking up and dropping off. 15 Elders slept in one apartment. 15 in the other one.
Things on heads
We have seen pots, poles, suitcases, groceries, bananas etc.
Here are some sheets.
More Things on boda bodas
This was a steep hill to push a load up.
Hotel, Restaurant at the Police residence
The kids love the camera. One little boy followed us around the Market so he could get his picture taken. The young men like their picture taken too but ask for money. I just deleted their picture if they asked for money for their picture.
I have never seen a baby crying while they are straped onto mom. Most of them are sleeping.
It was a very busy week and with some discouragement because the missionaries flights were canceled and we had to rearrange everything on the schedule. Things do not work here the same as in North America. Everything takes longer and it is a cash society so if there is not cash there is no transactions. I am sure next week will be better. We also had to evacuate the Senior couple, the Himles, in South Sudan because of political unrest and we weren't sure they were safe. They are enjoying the break because Sudan is a tough mission. They live in a hut and cook outside and have an outdoor toilet. The food is lacking there and they are the only missionaries in all of Sudan. We took them out for supper and they were thrilled to have real food.
We took some time this weekend to relax and get recharged for a new week. Loving it here.
Elder and Sister Wallace
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