Hi again! Today was one of our
more relaxing days on the 24 day trip around Uganda. We took a large bus from
Jim’s house all the way to Kazinga Channel View Resort.
The ride was long and about 4
hours including our stops along the way. The morning was spent at Jim’s house
relaxing and watching movies in the boy’s part of Jim’s house, which they like
to call the “mave” which stands for “man cave”. We all snuggled up and watched
a few classic movies like Sherlock Holmes and Hunger Games. The time to all
hangout after being separated for a while at our homestays was awesome, and
seeing our friends at Jim’s house, Alice (basically our fill in mom), and JB
(our master chef) was great. We had our last breakfast at Jim’s house ever, and
we got a few special treats from JB including some sweet yellow bread, and
mandazi fresh out of the oven (donut like bread). At around 12:30 we took off
to the Rukungiri Inn to have lunch. This was our second time eating here and we
got either fish and chips or chicken and chips and everyone seemed satisfied.
After a quick lunch, we were off to Kazinga Channel View Resort at Queen
Elizabeth’s National Park. The ride was pretty smooth, minus the first 30
minutes or so where we had to pass through a construction area, where people
(sometimes even kids) were holding up green and red flags for the cars to come
and go. Unlike America, where the cars take priority, in Uganda we had to wait
20 minutes just to move up ten feet to the next stop. The construction took
priority. It was smooth sailing from then on, and we even were given a chance
to stop and have a soda of our choice courtesy of Mr. Reed. The rooms here at
the resort are very nice compared to our home stays. The bathroom has an actual
flushing toilet, not a hole in the ground! And even though the shower is cold,
it is better than a small bucket of cold water. Dinner was at 7 at the resort, and
they had a buffet of fish, chicken, potato fries, and some bean like item that
I was not so interested in taking for myself.
Overall, the ride was beautiful and filled with great scenery.
Overall, the ride was beautiful and filled with great scenery.
The road trips have actually
become my favorite parts of the trip so far. Just getting to sit and listen to
music and look out at all the banana plantations, and gorgeous hills that go on
forever is all I could ask for. We passed by an enormous tea field, and also
the Rift Valley that leads all the way to Kenya. It was beautiful to see.
Dinner was followed by a campfire courtesy of the resort, and we are enjoying
some Nutella that we bought at the local supermarket. It reminds me off home,
minus the part that there are cacti everywhere and hippo warnings. Tomorrow we
have to wake up bright and early for breakfast, then we are off to chimp
tracking!
Thanks for reading!
Caitlyn DiSarcina
It sounds like everyone has had a great time. I hope everyone is taking a lot of photos so we can hear the stories that go along with them when you guys get home. We can't wait to hear about the chimp tracking tomorrow, and the rest of the trip. Be safe and we will see you guys soon back in Groton. Love you Caity!
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Hi Everyone. It sounds like you have had a wonderful few days filled with laughter, fun and meaningful goodbyes to your new special friends. I hope you enjoy every minute of the next few days ahead seeing all of the beautiful countryside. I can't wait to see photos and hear stories. Safe travels as you wind you way back home. Love to all and an extra big hug to Jessica. xo Jessica's mom
ReplyDeleteSounds like such fun Caitlyn and Groton group! So anxious to have you home so that we can hear all about your wonderful adventure! Pa has loved getting all the updates and hearing about all your excursions! Miss you tons and see you in a few days! Love, Auntie Leenie xoxoxo
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