This morning I visited the National Museum of Uganda. Arriving early they said I could go in as long as I didn't mind the cleaners, so I had the whole museum to myself! It is a rather basic museum with none of the elaborate displays which we take for granted, but there were some interesting artefacts; pottery, textiles and a large section of musical instruments. There was also a copy of Stanley's letter to The Telegraph. Henry Stanley met King Mutesa, the King of Buganda in April 1875. After sharing the story of Christianity with the king, Mutesa became very enthusiastic and asked Stanley to write to Queen Victoria asking her to send missionaries.

In the grounds of the museum were several different types of the round houses once common in Uganda.

The next stop was Old Kampala Hill which was the original site of Kampala founded by Captain Lugard in 1890 but now is home to a large mosque. The money to build it was supplied by Colonel Gadaffi and is known as the Gadaffi mosque... 

It seemed a logical step to next visit the Anglican cathedral. I was  the only Muzungu (white person) walking in this area and it seems that Ugandans do not go in for litigation as there were enormous open manholes in the middle of the pavements, totally unprotected and an ever present danger to all pedestrians. I certainly would not like to have to walk along them in the dark.

The cathedral is the fourth on the site and was rebuilt in the 1990s but sadly the roof is already leaking.  It is very plain and simple inside  and the views from the grounds are amazing.

Having done so much walking I was now ready for my first boda boda experience. It was terrifying! Halfway to my destination downtown it began to rain very heavily and we had to take shelter under one of the shops.As well as weaving in and out of the horrendous traffic they also have to avoid the many potholes in the roads. Most of the local ladies ride side saddle but I was having none of that  and clung on with everything available! Very exciting and exhilarating (once successfully completed ) however.

After visiting the parliament buildings I was ready for my second boda ride and an afternoon reading by the pool. I do like Uganda!