Kampala

After avoiding sunburn and surviving the extreme heat of Zanzibar (it was phenomenal though and I want to go back...) we flew to Entebbe and took a taxi up to Kampala. We flew Air Uganda which was surprisingly nice, and empty. They even fed us even though it was only a 2 hr flight. Puts US airlines to shame.

Anywho, Uganda is a totally different experience from Tanzania, and honestly I prefer it greatly. First thing, almost everyone speaks English. Di had mentioned this to us, that Tanzania had refused to teach English in school, and the country suffers greatly from that. It is fairly shocking though to have all these black Africans (ie not ex-pats or travelers) come up to you speaking almost perfect English. Uganda is so much more sane and organized and the people friendlier and don't seem to be trying to screw you out of your money all the time. Of course they probably are, but it doesnt feel that way...which is refreshing.

The temperature is also much cooler. Definitely humid but very manageable. And the nights aren't offensively warm. Nathalie and I are about to do this long camping safari, which I dont think we couldve handled in the Tanzanian heat. I forgot my camera today which sucks, as this is the first connection fast enough for me to upload some of my last few weeks' pictures. Just be ready for about 2,000 photos come July when I'm home.

So tonight we meet with our camping safari guides and tomorrow we head off for Queen Elizabeth park. We can't tell if the safari is just us or if there are others too. Either way it should be amazing. There will be lots of animal viewing (including chimps and gorillas) and some white water rafting in the next week. Such awesome stuff. Can't wait!!