I arrived at Entebbe airport Uganda at around 10pm at night. I was last off the plane as there was no wheelchair and I had long steps to walk down. I went to Customs to check out and I could not see anyone I knew. But once I went through customs, I had 2 huge suitcases and carry on luggage to try to push on a old trolley. Then I heard a yell Pamela Pamela and it was Mawanda giving me a hug and a kiss and taking the trolley. I was so exhausted, but was also hyped up as well in my head as I was finally there. It seemed like an hour from air port to Mawandas place. I could see houses with candle lights on..
My first impression of Mawanda was how skinny he was. The house was alight with candles and mosquito net over the bed. It looked romantic. But the next day I found out there was no electricity or running water or flush toilet.
When I opened my bag to change my clothes I found my laptop had been taken. I was so upset and told Mawanda I had to report it to get notification that it had been stolen for my insurance claim.
So after not much sleep, after breakfast fruit , I walked with Mawanda to the bus stop to get the bus into Kampala. As I sat on the bus I felt them touching my red hair. When we got to the city Kampala, it was a very long walk to the Police station. So suddenly Mawanda calls boda boda, a small motor cycle arrives and I get put on one and Mawanda got on another. The drivers decided to have a race as having a white woman on was something to show off to their friends. I hung on for dare life and my red hair was flying in the air. I was scared but at the same time exciting. When I got off I said that was horrible but nice.lol. Mawanda was perplexed. Lol.
We then went back to Mawandas place by a car taxi and I went to bed. I was exhausted and needed sleep. It was nice and warm after leaving cold Adelaide so I slept well
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