Chessells in Africa:

21-22nd Oct

Paara lodge in Uganda was great with wonderful buffet meals so we could all eat what we liked. An amazing array of food much to the children’s delight.  Unfortunately our last day there Linda & Keith were feeling a little seedy.  The Murchison falls are magnificent both from the bottom & the top and then to top it off we were able to fly over them as we left.  Our wonderful pilot, Dallas, kindly gave us that experience.  It is so great flying with MAF as the pilot prays before every flight.                  After an hours flight we touched down at Jinja airport where we were met by taxi to take us to our accommodation which is fantastic.  Linda’s delight was to have a washing machine. I think she has done 2 loads already—a real luxury as all washing in Yei is done by hand.  Tonight we had Pizza for dinner @ Surgios Pizzaria, also owned by the guy who owns where we are staying.  Jinja is one of the larger cities in Uganda situated on Lake Victoria.  As we wandered home tonight we could see the lights of all the fishing boats on the lake-a very pretty sight.  It is a little cooler here so we look forward to a good night sleep under our mossy nets.                                                                                  We have been waiting for the internet connection to work.  Today, Tues, we walked into Jinja town and did some shopping.  So many little tiny shops packed to the rafters with crafts.  When we had had enough we stopped at a café for a cold drink.  Would you believe it the shop was owned by an Aussie from Tassie.  Linda had met her last time she was in Jinja so we had a great chat. Sue's experiences in Uganda are something to hear.  She came here to help with church work and several years and jobs later she is running the café. Sue would be about my age.  Afterwards we caught bodas back to the guesthouse--a neat way to move about.  We are getting better at riding without holding on and holding our purchases.  One needs to be careful not to be ripped off by the drivers especially if you are white and a tourist.  This afternoon we will probably have a rest(Keith is asleep already.)   The boys are out playing(there is a sandpit here and the young son of Surgo who lives upstairs is with them, Ideal!!) Jas is reading and Linda & Graham are resting.Guesthouse in Jinja 

Jinja town