Thoughts on Uganda (20th Feb '11)

Living and sleeping and experiencing Uganda has put me through my paces. I've had to force myself through things that truly make me thankful for the life I have in New Zealand. I thought I could withstand anything in this trip - and I can - it's just, my eyes are opening up to a lot in the last few days that make me feel so spent just thinking about them.

I want to come back to Uganda again. This time I will be better prepared for what to expect, with a head full of ideas for the films I want to capture here. I think I've been a overwhelmed by the myriads of ways a good story for film could go, that I am lost for how to capture it exactly.
Watoto have given these kids such an incredible second chance at life it astounds me. These guys have such a wholesome vision for the future, and their morals/ideals for what 'community' should be like is something to behold. In many ways I miss what we have in New Zealand, but in an equal number of ways I wish we adopted some simple truths about community living in New Zealand.



This video was shot on the Canon 500D.

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[Tinefis]

It is so so different, but rewarding! I felt the same in Mali and in India. I just wanted out sometimes, but now I am forever grateful for the amazing experiences, which have made me a better person.

Can't wait to see your video on Uganda!

=o)