Here we are with the Dean of the Islamic University in Kampala. We lectured and discussed the US educational system to an attentive and curious group of students and staff at this modern and thriving institution.
We journeyed to Southwest Uganda for our first set of weekend excursions! After traversing 8+ hours of rocky, sometimes treacherous, dirt roads, we reached the Bwindi impenetrable forest where about half of the world's population of mountain gorillas reside(~350). We woke up to this breathtaking view. 
Only a small group (8) is allowed to track a particular "family" of gorillas each day (for conservation purposes). After about 90 minutes of tracking through thick forest vegetation, we found them eating and relaxing near a small group of trees. This one here is the "silverback" or male leader of the family. He was literally about 8 feet away from us. One of the most amazing experiences we've ever had.
Here we are at the center of the universe! (okay, well, maybe just at this touristy equator-spot in South-central Uganda). We have one more week teaching in Uganda before we go to Tanzania for our trip to the Serengeti!
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