Fun African Style

Africa, Uganda, Kenya, adventure, travel, bungee jumping, whitewater rafting, safari, culture, experiences In this episode, Paul Stewart shares his exciting adventures in Africa, focusing on his experiences in Uganda and Kenya. He discusses thrilling activities such as bungee jumping and whitewater rafting at the Adrift Camp in Jinja, Uganda, and highlights the beauty of safaris in various national parks. Paul also shares cultural encounters, including meeting the Toro King and celebrating his birthday with local friends. The episode is filled with fun anecdotes and insights into the vibrant experiences one can have while exploring Africa. 02:12 https://www.adrift.ug/accommodation/adrift-overland-camp/ 02:23 Episode 9 – The One Who Waits 04:21 Derek and I used to work together back in the IT days. Not sure if we are ever getting deep into that as a lot of that work was government contracts, but maybe… 06:09 In Uganda they call gasoline petrol, and kerosene is paraffin 06:54 Bribes are part of culture over there, and in Uganda they call them “soda” 07:10 This school, like many in Uganda is a boarding school where the children live. Their quarters are large barracks like buildings with bunk beds for thirty or more kids in each room. If it’s a good school, like Sam’s, they have a pit latrine out back… 08:06 When you go rafting with Adrift, they have one or more boats with up to six clients and a guide, plus a safety raft and at least 2 if not more kayaks to pick you up when (not if) you fall out. They also give you a pretty good briefing on what to do when you go in the rough water and have you practice getting back in the raft before you head out. I have some fun videos of this on my Instagram @inkheavy 09:36 https://www.lemalacamps.com/stay/wildwaters-lodge/ 15:36 Jim Wilkie and his family helped me raise money to drill a well in Nambi. I met them at New Hope Church in Lorton, Virginia. 17:36 I met Mario Colorado at New Hope Church as well.