East Africa

Monday, April 11, 2011

Why we love Uganda:

Uganda is a fabulous country to visit. In fact, I would recommend it before I would recommend Kenya. It might actually be my favourite of the four countries on this trip. (Actually, I shouldn't speak for Owen).

What's so great about Uganda, you ask? Why is it better than K? Here's the list:

- Ugandans are generally friendly and kind;
- they are seemingly less aggressive and don't try to sell you anything;
- children wave and scream "Muzungu!"; sometimes they walk with us or chase us, as if we were Brangelina;
- adults and children ask, "How are you?" and wait for an answer;
- when you leave, they wish you a safe journey; when you return, they say, "welcome back";
- they say "excuse me" if they walk through and over you;
- poorer than Kenya, they seem to have real roads which go to the right places;
- they upkeep said roads;
- drivers are 50% less crazy than in Kenya;
- food is cheaper;
- avocado trees;
- the dollar goes farther;
- they welcomed us at the border;
- and it's beautiful.

How do you like this supermarket? Dig the school uniform?

3 comments:

  1. Where is the next destination?
    More pictures!
    Dianne

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  2. Di! Don't know about more pics. Haven't got that kind of computer access. Will try.

    Next destination: Jinja.

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  3. Brangelina... No Owenusia... I like the sound of it!

    You've hit star status in Africa already! It's time you come home to continue working on your star status here. Although, you are already stars in the lives of those of us who know you.

    Be safe,

    Pat

    P.S. Bring me back a hippo, please.

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