Into Africa

I have arrived in Uganda and am preparing my mzungu (non African) self to hit the streets of Kampala. This evening is a little extraordinary as I am going all out and staying at the Serena Hotel (one of Kampala's nicest). The last time I had anything to do with a Serena Hotel, it was in Kabul where the ex pats would go on Saturdays to enjoy electricity, brunch and a brief respite from the fact that we were in Afghanistan. That hotel was subsequently bombed, and there went our oasis. I am hoping for a better future for this Serena ... at least while I am here!