In Kampala

Just an update for now:

Crossed the border yesterday with a little bit of stress -- and fifty USD -- and made it into Kampala at 8 or 9 oclock last night. Headed up to the Backpackers Hostel where we met a guy from Vancouver and a dude from the UK and chatted a bit over delicious grilled cheese sandwiches (I tell you -- Africans really don't do anything with cheese, it's a shame; thus, we've all been desiring a melty grilled cheese...)

Went into downtown today to search for books, explore, possibly see a movie, eat good food, and see what Kampala has to offer. Really nice city so far, with all the craziness that is being a city in the middle of a developing country (millions of knock off shoes -- I don't exaggerate with the numbers either -- and so many clothes) and lots of expats too, especially at this little enclave of a mall that we are currently siting in. How strange would it be to be a kid growing up and going to the international school here because their parent is a diplomat? Can't even imagine.

In other news.

Rafting on Monday, and possible mountain biking tomorrow. Other than that, prety wide open to ideas. The thing is ... everything is so expensive to do here if you're a student. Oh well, more of an excuse to come back.

Ready to be home. Counting the days.

Love,

Zach