More from Jinja...
Trip Start
Jul 23, 2010
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Trip End
Apr 17, 2011
Where I stayed
2 Friends Guesthouse
Jinja, Jinja, Uganda
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Jinja town is known for its adventures on the Nile, but is also known as one of the most developed towns in Uganda, thanks to the businesses established and run by Asian Ugandans over the years. While many left in the early 70s, a good number has returned to re-establish themselves.
For the benefit of those that have left and not returned, my friend Atul included, I have taken a number of videos as we took a driving tour through town.
While in Jinja town, we stayed at the 2 Friends Guesthouse, owned and managed by a man and his wife from Sweden.It's a beautiful establishment, with a sparkling swimming pool and poolside rooms. The gardens are clean and lush. The restaurant next door under the same ownership and management, is a popular hang-out for expats and locals alike. The food is great, and includes a wood-fired pizza oven and a nice selection of Indian and American choices.
Friday, we took a walk to the park where the explorer that discovered the Nile dubbed "Source of the Nile". A boat trip took us out on the Nile, south of the Own Falls Dam (just along the site of the prior Rippon Falls dam), and into Lake Vistoria for a cruise along the shorline
Today, Sunday, we head back to Kampala for a couple days and an appointment with a local coffee exporter.
Comments
Hi, jayne ...do you remeber about me I'm Caterina from Italy ....
really sorry but I hate computer, internet and I have a lot of problems to speak English , and write in English too!
I'm very happy for your long and good time in Africa!!!
I follow your trip by mail every time and I think that everywhere is very nice!!!
I've been to Kalangala Falls in Uganda last summer .... great!!!
I have a quastion for you ....
I wolud came back to Africa but in a new place, if is possible in a school like last year ...
if you know about same possibility for me ... I would stay in a place with school where I can teach and without Italian people because I have to improve my English a lot a lot a lot!!!
Bye bye !!!! Caterina!!!
Hi, Caterina. Yes, of course I remember you! I will respond separately to you regarding your request. I'll put out some feelers for you to some people I've met along the way. Glad you are enjoying the Blog!!! Best of luck to you. Jayne
Excellent video which reminds me of my homeland. I hope to see more about Jinja Streets and schools. Thank you very much.