This really should be a 'fine dining' entry, but the description doesn't fit the form provided under the dining experiences category.... Some of the best places to eat in Uganda are the bus stops in small country towns. The best part is, you don't even…Read More

This really should be a 'fine dining' entry, but the description doesn't fit the form provided under the dining experiences category.... Some of the best places to eat in Uganda are the bus stops in small country towns. The best part is, you don't even need to get off the bus! As soon as your lumbering, exhaust-spewing chariot pulls into a new village or town, especially if it's only a brief stop, dozens of locals -- mostly women and boys -- will rush to the windows hawking everything from roasted plantains (look like bananas, taste more like potatos) to delicious grilled chicken on a stick. You can also buy water, softdrinks, candy bars, ice cream and the ubiquitous plastic bags full of deep-fried doughballs. After a while, you start to feel as though the countryside is an endless fast-food drive-thru -- but one that has a menu and ambience like no place you'll ever find at home.Close

You work in the villages taking surveys on each individual, the translator translates your question and you write the reply. After 3 days you have a meeting in the village where you do a 45 minute education class with translation and then sell nets. We…Read More

You work in the villages taking surveys on each individual, the translator translates your question and you write the reply. After 3 days you have a meeting in the village where you do a 45 minute education class with translation and then sell nets. We did 100 to 200 each village. Each net is 90% effective in preventing malaria and as malaria is the leading cause of death among under 5 and pregnant women you can see success with each net sold. The people and children are beautiful and gracious. The countryside is spectacular, safe and greener than Ireland. The Nile always provides a cool breeze to make life pleasant. I am returning in January for a couple of months and will do this until I can't keep up. The 38 year old doctor who runs the operation Soft Power Health is a world class kayaker and the most dynamic person I have ever met and worked with. In addition to doing malaria education in Uganda she runs a kayaking camp for NY inner city children each summer and kayaks in events for Jackson Kayak as a member of their international team. Her name is Dr Jessie Stone and you can check out the www.softpowerhealth.org site and Jessies bio at the Jackson Kayak site on the international team section. Hope to see some of you there. It's a blast. Close

If you are really missing the luxuries like cake and a good head of lettuce, take a trip to the closest Shop Rite. There are two in Kampala, one near the old taxi park and the other across Kampala near the mall. The…Read More

If you are really missing the luxuries like cake and a good head of lettuce, take a trip to the closest Shop Rite. There are two in Kampala, one near the old taxi park and the other across Kampala near the mall. The one near the mall has a Game department store which has all the high priced luxuries like electric fans and children's toys. Of course, be prepared to pay western prices for all your items. Close

If you can't take the excitement of Aweno market and you just need some fresh veggies, fruit or even a broom, the place to go is Nakasero Market. You can find most fresh vegetables, food and spices in this market. It's a great place to…Read More

If you can't take the excitement of Aweno market and you just need some fresh veggies, fruit or even a broom, the place to go is Nakasero Market. You can find most fresh vegetables, food and spices in this market. It's a great place to go and test your bargaining skills in Luganda. The market is a lot smaller than Aweno and the people are usually very glad to see a foreigner come through. Close

It is a bit of a hike up the hill from the town and the wander around the town will leave you in awe of what really happened in the ‘70s and ‘80s (very chilling, as the population of people older than 30 is scarce…Read More

It is a bit of a hike up the hill from the town and the wander around the town will leave you in awe of what really happened in the ‘70s and ‘80s (very chilling, as the population of people older than 30 is scarce as are the existing gravestones).

Masaka was at one time a thriving town, but is now showing the signs of trying to recover from the massacre of its civil war.

Going over the hill will leave you confused as to what country you are in, as it has the very English-style cottages and modern-style mansions. There was also a business man of Japanese decent out running with his European breeds of dogs.

Down below is the mosque. I couldn't find a church; there was a ruin just left of the post office. At the end of my run to the post office, I was happy to get back to the Masaka Social Center.