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Our adventure in Kibale National Park begins. Kibale is known for having the highest diversity of primates in the world.
Our adventure in Kibale National Park begins. Kibale is known for having the highest diversity of primates in the world. 		Hiking through this tropical rainforest was not as difficult as other tropical hikes in other countries, but we did see several flora species we were familiar with.
Hiking through this tropical rainforest was not as difficult as other tropical hikes in other countries, but we did see several flora species we were familiar with. 		There are also over 350 species of birds in Kibale National Park
There are also over 350 species of birds in Kibale National Park
A black and white colobus monkey was the highlight of our first day in the park
A black and white colobus monkey was the highlight of our first day in the park 		This was our accomodation in the park. We were 500 meters in the jungle and away from all people, which allowed us to roam around and view for wildlife without disturbance.
This was our accomodation in the park. We were 500 meters in the jungle and away from all people, which allowed us to roam around and view for wildlife without disturbance.
Therese glasses for wildlife from our treehouse in Kibale
Therese glasses for wildlife from our treehouse in Kibale 		A black faced magabey searches for food near our treehouse.
A black faced magabey searches for food near our treehouse. 		Our first sighting of a chimpanzee
Our first sighting of a chimpanzee
Photographing these magnificent animals was difficult and many times unsuccessful. In addition, dangerous. I had a hard melon hit me on top of my head while taking pictures.
Photographing these magnificent animals was difficult and many times unsuccessful. In addition, dangerous. I had a hard melon hit me on top of my head while taking pictures. 		Waiting for the bus after our two days in Kibale National Park.
Waiting for the bus after our two days in Kibale National Park. 		The terrace, green landscape surrounding Lake Bunyoni is magical.
The terrace, green landscape surrounding Lake Bunyoni is magical.
A volcanoe, home to mountain gorillas in Rwanda, looms over Lake Bunyoni
A volcanoe, home to mountain gorillas in Rwanda, looms over Lake Bunyoni 		The beautiful Crested cranes, Uganda's national bird, were a common sight at Lake Bunyoni
The beautiful Crested cranes, Uganda's national bird, were a common sight at Lake Bunyoni 		A hike around the lake showed many spectacular views.
A hike around the lake showed many spectacular views.
The green terraced landscape surrounds Lake Bunyoni
The green terraced landscape surrounds Lake Bunyoni 		Our time at Lake Bunyoni comes to an end.
Our time at Lake Bunyoni comes to an end. 		The one acre plot of Victory Community Gardens. The vegetables grown here will provide free food for the poorest in Kabale.
The one acre plot of Victory Community Gardens. The vegetables grown here will provide free food for the poorest in Kabale.
Our first day in Kabale was filled with seeing the community garden, talking to the volunteeres and visiting a remote school. The school was disheartening, as we saw kids doing math with pencil stubbs. We took time to help with basic math.
Our first day in Kabale was filled with seeing the community garden, talking to the volunteeres and visiting a remote school. The school was disheartening, as we saw kids doing math with pencil stubbs. We took time to help with basic math. 		Walking with new friends in Kabale.
Walking with new friends in Kabale. 		Everyone we met had a smile and was willing to help us in our work and travels in Kabale.
Everyone we met had a smile and was willing to help us in our work and travels in Kabale.
Pastor Edward, the Director of the Victory Community Gardens, appears very pleased with the community workshops we led.
Pastor Edward, the Director of the Victory Community Gardens, appears very pleased with the community workshops we led. 		Our gang led workshops on Volunteer management, public relations and developing a land use plan.
Our gang led workshops on Volunteer management, public relations and developing a land use plan. 		This group of volunteer ladies was extraordinary in the work they performed in terracing the one acre plot.
This group of volunteer ladies was extraordinary in the work they performed in terracing the one acre plot.
Peter, support field staff, pitches in with the hard work of digging.
Peter, support field staff, pitches in with the hard work of digging. 		Marcia directs the terracing of the plot with much success
Marcia directs the terracing of the plot with much success 		Pastor Edward congratulates the volunteers on a job well done.
Pastor Edward congratulates the volunteers on a job well done.
The week's success of cultivating and planting the one acre plot is very evident in Marcia's expression of gratitude and appreciation.
The week's success of cultivating and planting the one acre plot is very evident in Marcia's expression of gratitude and appreciation.