A Trip to the Nile a Must

You can't come to Uganda and not at least see the Nile river. It starts right here in Uganda out of Lake Victoria, flows through the Sudan, Egypt, and ends north in the Mediterranean over 4000 miles later. It's tributaries go through six other African countries. Where Blaine is standing is just over a mile from the start of the Nile. Were he to fall in, it would take him 4 months to reach the Mediterranean. (double click any blog picture for larger view)

Ground Breaking Ceremony

Church on Sunday

Blaine Visits School and Kids

Blaine and Kurt went out to the school to get a tour of the property and to meet some of the staff and kids. Being Saturday, there were only a few of the kids present to do some extra studies. During the week there can be up to 50 to 60 kids in this shed like structure.

Updates Slow but Steady

Due to very slow internet rates mainly due to the hotel power being mainly from generators, updating this blog is proving to be a little more difficult then expected. At this point I have not been able to download any pictures. Please keep checking regulary and I will update as much as possible.
Today is Friday and Blaine is expected this evening. We have been still working on preparing for the ground breaking ceremony on Monday. Thunderstorms and rain expected today. Still very warm. Rain is welcome and it cleans the air (and other things), but let's hope for no rain an Monday.

Pastor Kurt Arrives In Kampala

I arrived this morning to start preparing for Blaine's arrival in Friday. Uganda seems the same as when I left it a little over 3 months ago except for commodity prices have doubled in those short months. For people who were barely getting by three months ago are now struggling even harder. Just imagine getting up tomorrow and finding everything from gas to groceries have doubled in prices. Many people are having to give up some basics such as electricity, and even running water, to be able to live. The blame for this 100% inflation is being put on the unrest in Kenya but many merchants are just using it as an excuse to raise prices. There does not seem to be a shortage of food and merchandise, it just all costs more. Several market places have seen unrest and protests in the last few weeks which is the way political unrest can start in these countries.

Blaine Pollock & Pastor Kurt Klose Headed to Uganda

Founder and President of Three Rivers Provider Network, Blaine Pollock (left), and Pastor Kurt Klose from Calvary Christian Center (right) are headed for Uganda to get the school construction started. On Monday, March 17th, Blaine, Pastor Godfrey and Pastor Kurt will officially break ground on the construction. Besides the teachers and kids at the school, the kids' families will be invited and special invitations will go out to city officials and community leaders to participate in witnessing the ceremony. Check back to this blog for updates on the trip starting March 10th.