Hills of Uganda at dawn

Misty start to the morning as we leave lake Bunyonyi

April 25th 2014
Gah. Chelsea Handler! You stole my blog title. I actually came to a dead stop at the airport bookstore when I saw your latest novel displayed. I also cursed you out...but then I got over it. Hey, it's not like my frivolous little travel blog will ever be anything more than a digital memento for me when I develop onset dementia. But Chelsea, if you ever need another catchy title, give me a ring, ... read more

Africa » Uganda

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

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Andrea

cabochick

This Canadian girl's passion for travel comes from my adventurous parents. My brother and I spent most of our youth traveling all over North America in the family’s camper van, airplane, and boat - going as far west as the Hawaiian islands, as far north as Tuktoyaktuk, and as far south as Mexico doing lots of adventurous stuff...canoeing, surfing, fishing, camping, hiking, skiing, exploring, jellyfish poking...it was the best childhood ever! That same adventurous spirit fueled my travel passion for over 30 years. I’ve been all over the shop. Now that I'm newly retired, I split my lif... full info

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26th July 2014

taracloud
Tara Cloud

Fine adventure!
How wise to go with an overland truck group with stops in luxury backpacker camps! Seems you had a fine balance of familiar ease and also contact with the locals--both people and animals. As a single, Africa had seemed daunting--you've made it much more approachable--thanks.

27th July 2014

cabochick
Andrea

Singles!
Oh yes, it was too daunting for me to figure out on my own, so although I usual loath group travel, this overlander gig is the bomb. Make sure you get a mixed crowd. We saw a few gap-year type tours behaving badly and I would have murdered all of them if I had been on those.

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