Crossing the lake

Place of many little birds

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March 5th 2010
I arrive late in Kabale, one of Uganda's larger towns, slap bang in the middle of a major power cut. I find out later that the shortages have been going on for five days! My preferred hostel, a cosy little place called the Home of Edirisa, and recommended by the LP is, surprisingly, not full and I grab a good night's sleep before packing a ton of biscuits and plenty of water and heading down to t ... read more

Africa » Uganda » Western Region » Kabale

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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