We have finally arrived in Uganda! It is so beautiful here. I never would have expected it to be so lush and tropical. For the time being we are staying at Okello Sam's Eco Resort outside of the capital of Uganda, Kampala. Okello Sam is the founder of Hope North. He is a pretty amazing person and it has been an honor to be able to talk with him about his philosophy and hopes. 

Mizizi Ensemble practicing

Yesterday afternoon, we traveled into Kampala and watched Okello's dance team perform at the Uganda Cultural Center. The performance was held outside and it could not have been any better. The weather is perfect  here. It has been a rather pleasant change after experiencing the heat of India. 

We leave for Hope North on Wednesday. I will be spending the first week or so acclimating myself to the environment and spending time with the students. I am excited to start work and see how Landscape Architecture can benefit this community.

View of Okello's Eco Tourism Resort

There are the most awesome butterflies here