Initally arriving at Enterbbe International, it was hot - unusually hot for the time of year. Situated right by Lake Victoria, the views were stunning. The same has to be said of Kampala in general - situated by the lake means it's relatively green compared to much of the country, with lush exotic plants and tropical fruit trees and all that. Seeing Malibu storks and parrots and other birdlife was also great. After a good night's sleep - or should I say a night's sleep - I was ready to embrace Uganda!
Amidst the beauty, it's clear that it can be hard work to earn a living here. Alongside almost every road are lines of 'shops' which sell all kinds of things. Many of these shops are still open gone midnight - it's a very social city and there are always people walking around the streets - some working even at night. But the people are as a whole very friendly and welcoming to us - not that strange British habit of completely ignoring someone who walks past you on the street!
The 3 reps managed to get on a flight on Monday morning to the north, as part of a regular shuttle flight to the Karamoja area. Also on board with them was a ladt from Action Contra la Faim (Action Against Hunger), and people from a couple of other orgnisastions also joined during the hop.
I was left at MAF's base in Kajjansi, which gave me the chance to have a wander around and see the hangar and terminal etc. Also situated right by Lake Victoria, it is in a fantastic area. Work on constructing a new hangar was about to commence - more on that later (along with news from a flight I joine today, plus a film showing. Right - I'm off for dinner at a pilot's home, and I'm heading for Sudan tomorrow to be based for a few days.
