Don't Go Chasin Waterfalls

   Today was a really fun day for David and myself! First thing in the morning, early, we were picked up by Albert, Pastor Ruth's son, and we began the 2.5 hour journey to Sipi Falls! I was so excited that we were able to make the time to go to Sipi. David came all this way to just help out and love on the children, but I wanted him to also see one of the most beautiful sights of Uganda. These waterfalls are absolutely stunning! Once we began the drive up the mountain the air began to get cooler, I could tell that we were getting close.

   We arrived at a tour spot and we got out of the car. It was absolutely breathtaking. I could not wait to begin our hike! Our tour guide came to meet us and told us that this hike would be about 3 hours. It was going to be a long, but amazing hike. The first waterfall we visited was so close to us! As we hiked up the mountain we began to feel the mist of the waterfall, then the mist got harder and harder and we were getting really wet. It is the rainy season here in Uganda, so the water levels were very high!

   After visiting this waterfall, we continued our hike down the mountain, to then go up a different part of the mountain to reach the other waterfall. I am so glad that they gave us walking sticks, the terrain was so slippery! I easily could have slipped and fell at least 50 times during this hike. I loved every second of it though, and so did David! We both could not stop smiling the whole time. On our way to the next waterfall, we crossed what they called a "pool". It was not really a pool, but more of a river that was fed by the waterfalls. The tour guide told us that the local people usually come and swim, but because it is rainy season, the water is moving too fast and it is now too deep to swim. It sure was beautiful though!

    Once we crossed the bridge... and walked a lot more, we then finally reached the other waterfall. This one was absolutely amazing! We were able to go behind the waterfall and stand in a cave. The waterfall was crashing in front of us. We decided to hike down a little bit and we could literally stand underneath the waterfall. Naturally, we got soaking wet, but it was so much fun! The waterfall was so powerful!

   These waterfalls were magnificent! Just being able to be this close was amazing! There was one more that we are supposed to see on the hike, but the ladder was broken and because it's rainy season the terrain is too slippery, so we didn't go see that one up close. We could see it from where we were standing though. They asked us if we wanted to see the waterfall anyway. After much thought and consideration... we decided to not risk our lives to go see a waterfall up close. We were very happy to see it from where we were. 

   Overall the trip was amazing! David and I had a great time! I am so glad that he got to come and see one of the wonders of Uganda. It was a perfect day. After the long hike and journey back to Tororo, we had dinner with some friends. Tonight is our last night in Tororo. I'm so glad we got to have such a fun last day. Tomorrow we will go to the baby home in the morning to play with them for a little bit and say our good-byes to the babies. It is going to be a hard day tomorrow. I hate having to say good-bye. Well it's now time to pack our bags. I really feel like this trip went by too quickly. 

Good Night :)