Break Down
It happened.
The inevitable.
One of our bikes broke down and it happened to be mine.
My lady Violet died two days ago and I had to turn back with Blake (Violet in a rented truck) to Kampala to try and fix her. The damage is beyond fixable at this point (it would take a month to fix her up), so I'm currently looking at another bike to rent/buy for the trip. It's looking promising, but in Uganda you never know how long things will take
The morning I left Gulu for the trip. All packed up and ready to go.
Really hoping to be on the road again within the next day or so. Check out some photos below of our trip so far.
Almost forgot. Our team of 4 split in 2. John and Eric moved onto Mombasa, Kenya. While Blake and I came back to Kampala to try and get me back up and running. Please pray for their safety as they travel dangerous roads to the coast of Kenya.
Nothing but love. Enjoy the photos.
All of us in Kampala the morning of our departure.
Violet broke down 2 hours outside of Kampala (Jinja). This is her stripped down, her heart gave up on me. Henry (right) helped Blake and I pull her apart.
The four of us just before we parted ways. John and Eric headed to Mombasa, while Blake and I turned back to Kampala to look for another bike (RIP Violet). From left to right - John Niemeyer, Eric Kreutter, Me and Blake Gaskill.
December 19th, 2009 - 21:50
Thanks for posting the updates and pics. I met you all at the Kreugger Thanksgiving meal this year. I’m Kristen’s friend and took lots of pictures, served drinks, soaked in the stories.
Anyway – its great to read and see some of the moments from the journey so we can live vicariously through you guys.
January 3rd, 2010 - 14:16
Jared and gang, Happy New Year, Love, Grampa and Gramma
January 3rd, 2010 - 14:17
Jared and gang, Happy New Year,