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Safely in Uganda!

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February 19th 2011
Greetings from Kampala! My flight was fine, buying a visa at the airport also gets you express entry to the country, there was an ATM in the airport, and I easily get a taxi to the 'hotel'. I must admit to a bit of Hilton Withdrawal and need to switch to vacation mode. I have a very basic room with the bathroom across the courtyard. At least there are curtains on the shower stalls! The driv ... read more

Africa » Uganda » Central Region » Kampala

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Uganda achieved independence from the UK in 1962. The dictatorial regime of Idi AMIN (1971-79) was responsible for the deaths of some 300,000 opponents; guerrilla war and human rights abuses under Milton OBOTE (1980-85) claimed at least another 100,0... ... read more