Rhino Weekend

On our fourth weekend in, we had the option of going to a Rhino Sanctuary. After the "African Massage" we received for the three hours to and from the safari and the eight hours during it, many were weary about the trip. The first group highly encouraged us to go though, if only for the actual mattresses, overhead showers, amazing food and drinks, and a pool. They were right to recommend going and as was course for this trip, I didn't regret it.

I asked John where we going, and he of course whipped out his handy dandy road map.

These were those "actual beds with mattresses" Group one was talking about. Ah-mah-zing!

Baylor making her way to the pool. Ashley loved this place soooo much, she actually stayed a few weeks after our trip ended to paint and play some more. So jellie!

I immediately made friends with the owners' puppy, Lucky.

So freakin' cute. He looked exactly like my roommate's dog, Bodey, and had just as much energy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

After all the swimming, lounging, and napping, we were off to see the main event: rhinos.  "Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary’s mission is to apply sound conservation principles whereby a safe environment is created in which rhinos can be conserved for future generations. In addition, through conservation education and community upliftment programs, win the hearts and minds of the surrounding communities, as well as Uganda as a whole, to ensure their support of this rhino conservation and reintroduction program."
You can out more here: http://www.rhinofund.org/index.html

 

 

Conveniently, just as we arrived to put on gum boots for those ill equipped in sandals, these ominous clouds rolled in.

And then this happened.

But we still saw rhinos, so it was a success methinks!

Family photo with the rhinos! Front: Lindsey and I Middle: Laura, Caroline, Ashley, Jane, Rachel, Andraya, and Jeff Giant: John.

So cool.

After seeing the rhinos and standing whilst soaked and freezing for a few minutes, we were outie. Impromptu Salt 'n' Peppa rapping on the 'trek' back was an added bonus.

Family dinner was all it was cracked up to be. Delicious bread, salads, drinks, and apparently, meat.

Well rested, showered, and fed we made our way back to Gulu. Not without some very memorable sing a longs though, of course:)