By Veronique<\/p>\n
After a night of garlic vapour emission for some of us, we started our long journey to Kampala at 8am. Unlike Richard\u2019s \u2018flying coach\u2019, we departed on time but Joseph is adamant his bus is not equipped to do the journey in 2 \u00bd hours but most realistically in 4 \u00bd – 5 hours.<\/p>\n
I can\u2019t believe it is already the end of our trip. The two weeks have gone so quickly. I have completely fallen in love with Uganda, the country and its people and I shall be back. On our long bus journeys, I have tried to absorb and store in my memory the scenery, the colours, the smells… all that makes Uganda so special.<\/p>\n
Uganda has been full of surprises – I didn\u2019t expect to see pine \u2018forest\u2019 and rice plantations. The scenery has been varied from Tororo to Jinja, Kampala and Masindi, making our long hours on the road more enjoyable. But wherever we have been the people have been extremely friendly and welcoming. I think we\u2019ve all had a great time and a big thank you goes to Mike for this. He has led a very successful trip, with no major hiccups which can so often happen when arranging things from the UK. The team bonded very well and everybody pulled their weight without exception. So no eviction at the Big Brother Uganda House!!!<\/p>\n
And the awards go to:<\/strong><\/p>\n Best comment from a child (to James): \u201cHow did you get so fat, you look like a Jack fruit\u201d.<\/p>\n Best fish: at the Rock View Hotel (only the first day)<\/p>\n Best bed: at the Rock View Hotel (Alan\u2019s room) round bed with square sheets<\/p>\n Best suggestion for corporal punishment: \u201cIf you do this again, I will take you to the head master, he\u2019ll tie you to a tree and hit you with a stick until your head burst\u201d<\/p>\n Best lion spotter: No. 1 Joseph (nearly ran over it and then got out of the bus to check it was still alive), No. 2 Hannah<\/p>\n Best sign writing: \u201cDescent Accommodation\u201d<\/p>\n Best complaint: \u201cI am not paying for 22 Waragis\u201d (Michelle questioning our bar bill in Masindi)<\/p>\n Best party trick: James encompassing a pint glass (with his mouth)<\/p>\n Best attempt to save Uganda\u2019s economy: Alan queried the bill thinking it was too little, it came back further reduced<\/p>\n Best video interview: James doing video blog while the rest of the team mooned and flashed (Graham in tears and in serious need of a tripod, take 42)<\/p>\n Best international snack: Europe type cakes in inflatable bags<\/p>\n Best shorts: Michelle\u2019s pink ones<\/p>\n Best view: Paraa Lodge \u2013 the close up view of the crocodile opening its mouth<\/p>\n Best shower: Masindi Hotel, hot water at last!<\/p>\n Best menu description: Beef burger made with the aroma of the Chef\u2019s desk<\/p>\n Best shop name: \u201cGod is able hardware\u201d, \u201cThe divine hand cosmetic salon\u201d, \u201cTrust in Jesus Electrician\u201d, \u201cMama\u2019s love furnishers store\u201d, \u201cBrilliant high school\u201d, \u201cJesus care properties brokers\u201d<\/p>\n Best school motto: \u201cWe struggle for excellence\u201d!!<\/p>\n Best PE kit: St Edwards Primary School in Masindi (colourful ra-ra skirts)<\/p>\n Best napkin folding: No. 1 Veronique\u2019s ironed shirt, No. 2 Graham\u2019s snot rag<\/p>\n Best welcome: Masindi Family Spirit orphanage \u2013 children hanging of our arms and singing lots of welcoming songs to us OR Joseph to James \u201cHello James you\u2019re the same size as me!\u201d<\/p>\n Worst behaved children: the children on the boat scaring off the wildlife and throwing litter into the Nile.<\/p>\n Worst toilet: No.1 a corner in a courtyard overlooked by two men where we were asked to urinate because the actual toilet was too dirty. No. 2 the toilet at the discotheque with a big hole in the floor and a generator creating 150C.<\/p>\n Worst road: the main road in Tororo, a.k.a pot hole alley<\/p>\n Worst noise to be woken up with: Joseph\u2019s bus reversing with accompanying beeping<\/p>\n Worst dish: Chicken curry \u201cCan you tell me what meat is in the chicken curry? Sorry I don\u2019t know\u201d<\/p>\n Worst massala chips: James\u2019 chips tossed with tomato ketchup<\/p>\n Worst excuse for a hangover: Yusuf\u2019s alleged malaria<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By Veronique After a night of garlic vapour emission for some of us, we started our long journey to Kampala at 8am. Unlike Richard\u2019s \u2018flying coach\u2019, we departed on time but Joseph is adamant his bus is not equipped to … Continue reading