Gypsies, tramps and thieves

Until now we had hardly left Kisoro. The furthest Malcolm has been is about 70 miles to Kisiizi. But this week we have been invited to visit our friend, (Dr) Corrie who is working at Kiwoko Hospital.

The 400 mile journey began with a 10 hour ride on the Post Bus to Kampala, which leaves at 5.30am – not our best time of day, especially when the 'tramp' to the Post Office was through torrential rain. Bearing in mind the increase in postage rates in the UK it was interesting to see that the familiar looking stamp machines at the Post Office are as useful as those found in Britain

The main excitement in Kampala was when someone tried to pick Malcolm’s pocket as he was carrying two heavy bags onto a bus. We are not sure who was most surprised; Malcolm, or the thief when Malcolm realised what was happening so quickly that the thief fell over and dropped the wallet. Be warned - It’s never easy to get money off an accountant!!! (especially one with Scottish ancestry!!!!)

Kiwoko Hospital is about 50 miles north of Kampala based in a fairly isolated village.

Apart from recovering from the journey we have spent our time visiting the hospital, meeting some of the staff and searching out some of the birds..