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Journey from source of the Nile to the enchanting vistas on foot of Mt Elgon

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We've been on the road most of the week, experiencing Uganda's natural beauty. I'm so taken by the beauty of the land it punctuates almost every inch of the land. We inadvertently coursed through the villages to experience a vista that's rarely seen by those on highways: Modest schools are adorned with magnificent gates that are out of sync with their modest infrastructure. One would say first impressions count.

But nothing can beat the bridge on the Nile, which pans out majestically from Lake Victoria. This architectural marvel attests to man's ability to imagine.

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