R&R

Feeling much better, we travelled to Entebbe today. It was definitely a welcome step down in pace from Kampala, and it lies right on the shore of Lake Victoria. Something about the the sight and sound of a large body of water that just relaxes you.

We started by exploring the Wildlife Education Centre, a former zoo which now acts as a sanctuary, recovery and conservation centre for all sorts of exciting beasts with unfortunate pasts. As well as the formal residents - crocodiles, lions, chimps, and friendly giraffes (which we fed!) - there are swathes of monkeys and loads of interesting birds around. A nice place to visit, particularly when a safari is beyond one's budget. We moved on to the botanical gardens, which have within them a beautiful beach on the lake. Took the opportunity to have a dip and bask in the first genuinely quiet space I've been to in months. Heaven.

This chap was having an afternoon nap in the UWEC. Definitely had the right idea.



This chap here was having a nap in the