Our Silverback, up close and personal

Our Silverback, up close and personal
Sabyinyo Group Silverback

Sunday, January 30, 2011

We're here !!!!!!!!

After two days of traveling, at least we think it was two days, we are finally on Ugandan soil.  We are absolutely exhausted and will be turning in shortly.  So far just driving from the airport to Kampala we have seen some eye opening experiences.  However, that was just the beginning.  As Paul (our guide) drove up to the entrance of the hotel we were met by three camaflouge clad "gentlemen"  with what we think were AK47 machine guns  that stopped us to see if we were carrying weapons.  Once they semi searched the vehicle they let us pass.    Our next surprise is that each of our beds is surrounded by mosquito netting.  Should be interesting trying to get up in the middle of the night and forgetting its there.

We won't always have internet access but will be here for two nightsd.  We're tired but other fine.
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8 comments:

  1. Jeff DeutschJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    Thanks for the update, glad to hear that you made it without any major snags. I followed your flight to Amsterdam on delta flight app. Love You!

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  2. annemarieJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    Yay! Glad you both are safe! Get some sleep and keep us updated

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  3. DianneJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    Happy to hear all went well during the flights. Safe travels. xo D

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  4. UnknownJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    Good to know you are ok. hope you are having a wonderful time. Cant wait for the next update!

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  5. UnknownJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    you two are a crazy pair I tell ya! all i can say is your guide has his hands full. i know you will have a fantastic time and look forward to seeing all of the photos. elaine will have to make a powerpoint presentation and lecture us over lunch and give all of the highlights of your trip. please travel safe and we will keep you both in our prayers.

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  6. UnknownJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    and by the way.... Traysha is Tracy in case you didn't know my real name!! : - ) little know useless fact about me : - )

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  7. Elaine RawlsJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    We have just returned from a tour of Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. I guess I wasn't prepared for the degree of poverty I would see in a major city. The way everyone drivess is not too be believed. To all my GI friends we saw a sign for gastroscopy and bronchoscopy along the road.

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  8. DJJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Glad to hear you both made it there safely and have already started enjoying your adventure. Take care and Be safe! DJ = Donna J.

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