Only 16 days till i leave England and head for Uganda! Although my bags are nearly packed and my flights booked, it is still pretty surreal that in a few weeks i will be living on the equator. My flight leaves on the evening of 14th of February, changing in Addis Ababa, and arriving in Rwanda midday on the 15th February. I then have to travel about 3 hours over the Ugandan border to Kisoro, where I'll be based for 6 months.
Fundraising for my trip has gone so well. I feel so blessed to have such an amazing family and great friends who have supported me in so many different ways. Apologies to mamma and pappa B for having to put up with me (I would rather empty the compost bin than do any paper work, and that is saying something!)
I know it is not going to be easy, because i am pretty sure i will see death in a new light and knowing this makes things a little more nerve racking, but hopefully my weaknesses will be my strengths!
To end on a lighter note - i will get 6 months worth of summer weather and won't have to wear make-up. Africa has got the right idea :)
Ciao
