Uganda

Interesting journey
July 24, 2008 - Entebbe, Uganda
On Wednesday I went with a visiting student from Israel and the Lab "supervisor" to two clinics in Kampala. The clinics were located in the lower income area of the city. We were unable to go inside the first clinic as it was exceedingly busy, as it was their HIV clinic day. We did meet the sister who ran the clinic, she was very nice and just...
Placed by Amanda in Uganda-Kenya

No Safari yet!
July 23, 2008 - Entebbe, Uganda
Day 3 in Uganda... we have yet to actually do any work in  the laboratory. Probably should have checked into going on safari. (Just kidding). This is, needless to say, a very laid back country. No rush. I am hoping to get a powercord this weekend so I can download pictures. (Cannot believe I forgot it) Tonight after work I hope to explore the...
Placed by Amanda in Uganda-Kenya

Finally have internet access!!!
July 22, 2008 - Entebbe, Uganda
It is Tuesday, at about 10:45 am in Uganda and I have just managed to get internet access. Thank goodness for the work Blackberry. I arrived at my hotel in Uganda about 10pm Sunday night. I was fortunate that I arrived in the dark as I might have turned around and gone back to the airport. The room is "clean", but it is a strange hotel. Very...
Placed by Amanda in Uganda-Kenya

No hurry in Africa
June 21, 2008 - Kampala, Uganda
Long lost stories – part 2  'No hurry in Africa' - How to avoid stress and burn-outs… A story inspired by a Ugandan passenger wearing a t-shirt with the brilliant words: ´No hurry in Africa´ (got this t-shirt for my birthday by the way :)) As you all know Africa is known for its relaxedness and ‘mañana/mañana-culture’. Take it...
Placed by Marieke in Marieke in Africa

wet brains, hammocks and little bit of gin
June 21, 2008 - Kampala, Uganda
Well now, looks like its my turn again. I’ve got a load to write about so will try and keep it a lot shorter and sweeter than last time.   After arriving in arusha we got absolutely hounded by about a million safari touts all telling us we could go on a luxury safari for a dollar each etc, following us around and I was also lucky enough to...
Placed by Beth and Katie in Bish and Ellis on tour