I have reached Kampala safely & happily. After four flights, long stopovers in Newark & Istanbul, twenty-four amazing & jam packed hours in Rome, & an Entebbe flight that landed at four in the morning, I was exhausted. BUT, anti-jet lag, I took just a short nap & powered through & now I’ve been here almost a week & Uganda is just getting more & more wonderful.
It’s raining outside right now & it seems to me that it does this whole raining thing almost every day. It’s a different kind of thing than I am used to in the United States though (well, California), because it’s a warm, heavy downpour that stops an hour later (usually). I find myself not needing a jacket & loving the thunder & lightening that usually comes along with the rain. (Kind of reminds me of Hawaii, in a way.)
Anyways, that’s probably all beside the point. Kampala is the real point, right now. It’s crazy here. Busy & crowded & amazing. I already love it so much, but it’s also so MUCH. So much going on, so much cars, so much different. Wonderful, but definitely very different.
I feel like every day I settle in to this city & it’s bustle a little bit more, but I always see something new & then in a moment it’s back to brand new again. I don’t know if that makes sense, but it’s the magic of a city that’s completely brand new. I should probably get used to this feeling – it’s going to be happening a lot in the next few months!
I think it’s because we’re on the equator & it’s so warm & there are so many farmers (not in Kampala, but outside of the city) & most things that are not imported are just cheaper, but hello amazing amounts of wonderful fruit! I’m loving the multitudes of really delicious mango, the beautiful pineapple, & the yummy avocados. On my list of things to try still is passionfruit & papaya. I can’t believe I haven’t had these things fresh before!
Delanie has a really nice apartment & it’s been such a wonderful little haven to come back to. There’s nothing quite like a cold shower after you’ve been wandering the city & exploring. A cold shower, some mango, & a good book on the couch. Heaven.
More apartments that you can see from the one where I am staying. The place I am staying looks a little more similar to this one & we’re on the third floor.
Hanging laundry is everywhere. I’ve also seen locals washing shoes for resale. Yes, your old, discarded shoes. Dunked in a bucket, scrubbed until they’re clean, & sold as brand new. It’s crazy & amazing.
& that’s it for now! I’ll be back with more on Kampala & Uganda & the whole experience of living & exploring here in a few! xo
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* All photographs by Simone Anne for We Are Adventure.us. Please do not reproduce without permission. Thanks!

7 comments
Looks like a great adventure up to now. Wonder how much they sell the shoes for? Loving all the fruits, makes you feel so good inside.
Mat @ Buckets & Spades
I should find out! Next time I’m out, I’ll see. I imagine a few dollars at the most. My favorite thing is that they’re also always offering PAIRS of shoes AND single shoes. As in, if you want mismatched shoes or just one of a pair to perhaps replace a missing shoe in your own pair, you’ve got yourself a deal! haha. Too funny. 🙂
& yes. The fruits are such a win for my body! xo
Looks interesting and fun. Have fun and be safe
It’s so much fun & so interesting! I keep thinking of your Kenya adventure. It must have been amazing as well & so interesting. 🙂 Staying safe & having a great time! xo
Those mangoes looks delicious! YUM!
Oh my goodness, they are SO good! Honestly some of the best I’ve had. & to think they cost only about $0.60 each! whoa, right!?
Mmmmmm I love mangoes, papayas, and basically any tropic fruit! Thanks for sharing your adventures so far!