THE SISTERS MOVE AND CAROL TAKES A BREAK!

It was sweet sadness to say goodbye to the Sisters of MOP who were my floor mates for the last year. They now have moved to their own home "convent" to start their new vocations for the Sisters of MOP! They are close by, only a 5 min Boda drive, but I will miss their smiling faces and lightheartedness every evening.

Always smiling 

Sister Rose (AKA Mother Superior) and I. She is my best friend here

We took some final pictures in the chapel and then I was able to escort them to "move in" the night of Aug 10th. It is a beautiful home, able to house 18 women. It sits high on the hill behind the monastery and is gated and well lit. The Brothers sent 2 of the big dogs with the sisters to protect them (I was happy about this because I no longer have to listen to them howl at night!) I will get to see them in the early morning for mass but that will be it. SO...I decided that I have to make a regular dinner visit at least once a week...Friday (fish night) as I am sure the Sisters are able to cook up a feast! We are all excited about this.

Final pictures in St Joseph's chapel

I then left for a week long REST leaving early the next morning for Lake Bunyonyi in South West Uganda. It is a beautiful lake that has many islands and terraced gardening around creating a lovely tropical picture to the eye. The lake itself sits over 6,000' in elevation and is quiet and far from the hustle of the city.

Overland Resort at Lake Bunyonyi 

The Dock by the lake 

the beautiful Flora 

Not sure what it is but it is "pretty" 

I cannot say I did much other than eat and sleep. I did manage a dug out canoe boat ride and a couple shuffle jogs. The water was lovely but the air cold. I only swam 1 x as I was nursing yet another cold. It was still one of those things you just HAVE to do! The lake itself is 6,000 feet deep...or so they say...I am not sure this is fully accurate BUT it is deep. It is popular for local crayfish (of which I ate for several meals!)

The dug out canoe 

OTHER people jumping off the platform

AHH...bonfires at night

I splurged and stayed in a nice little cottage with hot showers (well, 50% of the time when the power was on). The food was good and the lodging very reasonable. The week went by much to quickly as I felt I needed at least another one in there....but alas...the final projects are calling!

One of the many nice views 

From the dining area 

I would come back here if I had time....it was worth every penny... the cottages are only 35 USD a day, but you can rent a platform tent for 25 and a tent for 12! Did I mention the food was good???

Fab art for purchase (IF you have a lot of money) 

Regardless, nice to look at!!!