Burning issues

Saturday February 4^th

We had an eventful journey from Murchison to Gulu. One of the current national pastimes is burning off the dry grass which leads to a number of out of control fires. We came across one of these en route and while we waited for the flames to clear from the road a lorry from behind decided to drive through them! Result was a burnt tyre with a split in the side! We were very grateful that the wind changed direction as the flames were only about 20 yards from the vehicle at one point.

                                         The fire which got very close to our vehicle

Once here we warmly greeted by the Bishops wife Christine and the staff at the small health centre. They were able to show us the very orderly centre and discuss the work they are doing there.

                                               The church health cntre in Gulu

The area around Gulu is very different with most houses being of mud and thatch construction. As we drove into Gulu we passed Lacor hospital which during the war with the LRA up to 2006 was the place where up to 2000 children sought refuge each night to avoid being abducted. The difficulties of those years have certainly left their mark although all is very peaceful here these days.

                                             The busy entrance to Lacor hospital