By Anthony:
So we live in a strange age. We live halfway across the world from our families and supporters and yet at the click of a button you can see what our city looks like and where we go day by day. Somehow it still surprises me how different life is for us compared to missionaries 50 years ago. I don't even have to do the video recording myself. You can simply look at what is already on YouTube.
First, here is a video of driving around Soroti. These are the very streets where we go to the market, go to the supermarket, go to the ATM, go to restaurants, visit friends, and do other errands in town.
Second, here is a video someone took of a walking tour through the new market in Soroti. This is where we buy most of our food. The old market was just ramshackle wooden stalls with tarps overhead to block out the rain - very dirty. This new market is amazing.
Third, here is a video driving through a part of Kampala that we have driven dozens of times. This is the road that the American Embassy is on and is close to the World Renew office. Also on this road is the Embassy supermarket where we sometimes shop during Kampala visits, and also some of our favorite restaurants.
Just watching the driving is stressful, can’t imagine how long it takes to get used to and know the unofficial “rules” of the road. Thanks for sharing,
ReplyDeleteWow. These two cities are much more prosperous-looking than I had expected. Many people wearing very nice clothes. Lots of vehicles. The modern buildings are impressive. And the traffic is pretty reasonable.
ReplyDeleteBill Durkin
That is a great reaction. Thank you Bill. Part of the reason for sharing videos like this is because a lot of Americans don't have a good picture of what the real Africa really looks like. The news and films that portray Africa in the USA make it look so primitive or full of just lions and elephants. So it was a surprise to me when I first came to Uganda to see just how different it was than I had expected.
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