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Location Date Entebbe 1316991600 Mbarara 
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Location Date Thu, 22 September 2011 1316700600 Thu, 15 September 2011 1316075798 Tue, 13 September 2011 1315925351 Sun, 11 September 2011
1315768656 Sat, 10 September 2011 1315662629 Tue, 26 July 2011 1311699897
Surprise...Yes we've pinched Merlin laptop. Merlin is a GP in Oxford and is currently sharing the guest house with us in Uganda. He is doing research and returns to the UK on Wednesday.A really nice chap who washed our dirty dishes on the first night of being here (embarrassed...very). Our story continues...after a 10hr flight our plane finally ended in Entebbe at 22.15. On collecting our luggage and paying for a visa we headed to find our driver to take us to our 5* accommodation...NOT!!!!The flight motel was what can only be described as an unfinished car park. Jane's face was a picture. In fact I think I could have parked a double decker bus in her mouth, it was open that wide. Once inside it didn't disappoint ...it was like Beirut! Our Bell boy (dream on!) lead us to our swanky plush hotel suite (I think not!) and turned on the TV. YES we had a TV (kerchiiing)... can you believe it? No Corrie or Xfactor so an early night for us (23.30). Our designated driver Richard arrived prompt (6am) for our 8hr drive to Mbarara. We had our continental breakfast (not) and hit the road. The journey took us through Kampala along a dust track stopping at the equator for a photo, much to the delight of the local children who gave us a cheery wave. Believe you me the bumpy ride plays havoc with your bladder. Richard kindly stopped at a 'rest room'...We opened the door and was greeted with a cess pit that brought tears to my eyes due the smell and the position I had to acquire (thank god for yoga) and from Al laughing at my dilemma. We were both in awe of the stunning scenery that greeted us. Zebras were ten a penny in the fields, a stark contrast to the cows and sheep we see at home. Arriving at the guest house we were surprised to see only what we could describe as ugly storks, commonly known as Maribout stork. These are similar in character to our crows in the UK. After unpacking we headed into town for some essentials.Our Story continues tomorrow-highlights include a church visit with gospel choir...trots...and going for a 'lavish' meal and not having enough shillings in our purse to pay the bill. Stay tuned folks life in prison is cold! Alex and Jane xxxx
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Russ Oh ladies, you know how to live the high life. so at least when you come home and the house is a tip, it will still be an improvement. keep safe girls xxx
Caroline The 'toilets' sound like the ones we encountered in Gambia girls! Have you seen the Vultures and massive fruit bats yet? take care and stay safe. Xx
Al Hi hun..living the high life we are not!!! Enjoying the experience! work starts tomorrow..love ya lots! xxxx
Alex thanks Caroline..not seen the massive vultures yet and fruit bats. We have plenty of gheckos living with us tho! Hope you are well? x
Lyndsie Barker for the toilet issue, after having this for 5 days at leeds festival i can strongly recommned vicks, yes ladies a bit of vicks underneath nose works wonders and will stop the vommiting! happy travels xx
emma g Ladies fab entery!!!!! sounds so simular!!!!!!!!! are you in the nice added part of the guest house??? the side with your own bathroom??? hope work goes well for ya mwa xxx
al No were not Emma but it's ok! Everything going well. Mwah! xxxx
Kaz Ooh I remember those ugly vulture like birds... Bloody horrible things. Well you're doing better than me & Amanda already, we didn't even manage to find a restaurant!