Weeks three and four at Kiwoko were mostly a continuation of the rhythm I had come to know. I spent more time in the wards and assisted in several OR cases. Each day brought familiar routines and steady learning, and I gradually felt more at ease in the hospital\u2019s daily flow. On the first day of the third week, I was invited to share my testimony in front of a large crowd of high school students\u2014a moment that reminded me of the power of stories and faith to connect people, even across cultures.<\/p>\n
At the end of week three, we took a break from the clinical setting and set off on a much-anticipated safari trip. We rode a minibus toward our next destination. Partway through, we had to stop in the middle of the road to pump a tire, only to end up with a flat not long after\u2014somewhere near Luwero, close to Kiwoko. Stranded for a bit, another bus came to pick up the remaining passengers, while those of us from the guesthouse were thankfully rescued by Dennis, our safari driver.<\/p>\n
Dennis drove us to our campsite, and to my surprise, the tents had real beds inside\u2014definitely not the sleeping bags I had imagined. The food was amazing, and everything felt incredibly well-prepared. We visited Murchison Falls, which was absolutely breathtaking. A rainbow stretched across the cascade, and the fresh smell of water hung in the air. The force of the falls sent mist raining down on us\u2014it was a full-body experience that left us soaked and smiling.<\/p>\n
The next day, we went on a game drive. Dennis\u2019s vehicle had a liftable roof, so we stood up and looked out over the vast landscape. We saw buffalos, elephants, giraffes, deer, antelopes, and even a couple of lions. One lioness was resting high in a tree\u2014she noticed us but stayed calm, completely unbothered by our presence. Being that close to such wild beauty felt surreal.<\/p>\n
On our final day, we visited a rhino sanctuary and saw several rhinos roaming peacefully. Later, we boarded a cruise near the falls and spotted countless hippos and even a few Nile crocodiles. The entire trip was beautiful in a way no camera could capture. No matter how good the pictures were, nothing compared to seeing it all with the naked eye\u2014something I believe was a gift from God. It was a refreshing, unforgettable break from the wards.<\/p>\n
Back in Kiwoko, I had three final days in the hospital. I spent them wrapping up, saying goodbye to staff and patients, and quietly taking in those last moments. On my final morning, I left Kiwoko and returned to Entebbe Airport. After two or three days of travel\u2014including a surprise delay\u2014I finally made it home.<\/p>\n
I jumped right back into rotations in the States. The past two weeks have been busy, but I wanted to take a moment to share this final reflection. I\u2019m deeply grateful for the chance to have been part of this experience. It was a chapter full of learning, awe, connection, and memories I\u2019ll carry with me always.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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