This past Saturday, we had a day trip with our partner teachers to Fort Patiko, a historical site of slave trade, and a memorial to Sir Samuel Baker who helped free some 300 slaves. It was such a strange place to visit because it was this surreal historical site for both Americans and Africans, but I couldn't help but be overwhelmed by the beauty of the place (I swear I stood on pride rock...see picture). The scenery and the rock formations were SO incredible that you could get lost in it, but then you turn the corner and see these caves/holes where prisoners were stored and the axe marks left behind in the stone where the weak, sick or not-sellable men and women were beheaded. It was so odd, and yet such an incredibly beautiful place. After the tour, we had a picnic....food was awesome, conversation was awesome, bugs sucked. :)
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