FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2007
I'm on my way out. Either I spend a couple nights in Jinga (actually in the suburb Njero for those three who would understand that reference), or I fly tomorrow for Ethiopia, I'll let you know later.
I left the hospital, I was given my mpaco which is the Toro tribe form of a knickname. Mine is Apuuli, which means a young person, young at heart or a puppy, they were a bit confused on the meaning. But that's my mpaco given at a farewell feast for myself and the business students who are a few days ahead of me on the road.
Farewells were weird. I think myself and the business students are both glad to go and sad. Miss some of the people (most of the people) but there were conflicts, and the food is painful on a day to day basis.
But I find myself only somewhat excited about Ethiopia, I almost think I would more excited to go home. There is too much to do in Ethiopia with too little time/money and interest in 2 day hard seater bus rides. But let's hope I can get an internal flight and get to Aksum, the queen of Sheba's domain (although I haven't booked ahead), maybe to Harrar to see the Arab side... We'll see.
So its bitter-sweet I say goodbye to Uganda and prepare to move on. But I found a bookstore, and Ethiopia is renowned for fiery food and good coffee and tea so I should be able to keep myself entertained in the country with 13 months of sun.