A exciting trip to Kobwin

My dad had to go on a trip to a NHU branch in far north  of Uganda called Kobwin. I was really excited, because my brother and I were allowed to go too. We ate dinner early the day before, and went to bed early as well (or at least tried). We had to wake up at 5:30 in the morning, pick up three other men, and make the 9 hour journey to Kobwin. It was hard, but we survived :)  After the harrowing drive, we finally made it. Finally! At last! The rocks and view were totally worth it. There were rocks that were over 50 feet high! Here is a picture of Noah standing next to one. The top was way above the view of the camera! 

A rock comparison

The 50 foot rock

Our house, car, and backyard from the top of a rock

There was no power at night, but we made due with flashlights and lanterns. Meals were small, but delicious, and were cooked by one of the family mothers there. We also got the opportunity to go to a special birthday party, have tea every night, and have some amazing north Ugandan food called Atapa. We stayed there for 4 days, and although we were supposed to stay for five, we decided to come home a day early, do some shopping, and surprise Mama. She was so surprised! She loved it, and she was able to enjoy us for an extra day! All in all, going to Kobwin was awesome!

-Elisha McFarland