Snapshot of a Memory #5 While traveling to Northern Uganda, we were told that we would pass over the Nile River. Yeah, I know - that's what I thought. THE NILE RIVER!! Scrambling for my camera, the next words out of our guide's mouth was, "Keep your camera put away. If the guards see them, they will confiscate them."
OK - hold on a second.
Why would they not want people to take pictures of this historic, scripturally dominate river?
Apparently the Ugandan Government is afraid the bridge might be jeopardized because this is a major thoroughfare between Southern and Northern Uganda. There are two armed guards (with rifles, mind you!) keeping vigil over the bridge at all times. So we passed right over it, without a single picture.
On the way back, our driver stopped and ask these rifle wielding and extremely serious gentlemen if we could stop to take pictures. Favor on our side, we were granted our request.
Standing over the Nile River was an exhilarating experience for me. Thoughts of Moses, the Pharoah, and God's people being freed flooded my mind. In that moment, the Bible was alive and flowing through me.
The roar of the Karuma Falls penetrated the peaceful surroundings. We all took pictures with a sense of reverence for the river. I left peaceful because I had experienced the Mighty Nile, in all it's magnificence.
Compassion trip July 2009
There are two armed guards keeping vigil over the bridge at all times. Thanks!
Posted by: ClubPenguinCheats | May 17, 2011 at 01:44 AM
Exchange Card," it costs a little more, $25 per year, plus $4.95 to get your picture put on it, but the discounts are guaranteed. Also, the ISEC offers benefits of up to $2,000 in medical expenses and up to $5,000 i
Posted by: Christian Louboutin Sandals | May 30, 2011 at 02:39 AM
the Bible was alive and flowing through me
Posted by: tenis nike | July 04, 2011 at 02:15 AM
Winter is coming, group owners and friends who want to take care of themselves, get away with health first
Posted by: moncler jackets sale | September 21, 2011 at 07:35 PM
People should be out on the wisdom of excluded, the moral should be innocent, the body should be clean
Posted by: classic uggs for sale | October 10, 2011 at 10:46 AM