Last night in Kampala

Thursday night I met back up with Alix, Ben, and Robert at the Rugby Club to celebrate our last night in Kampala. Several of Alix's friends make the club their local hangout. We had such a blast. On guy named Alex bribed the DJ so he played rock music for me half the night. I can't believe I have to go home now after making all these new friends! I guess it just gives me more reason to come back. Here is the damage we did last night:



Ben playing British pool and being coached by Emanuel.



Pretending to pick up Robert.


Me, Ben, and Jack. Jack is the guy responsible for building East Africa's first skate park, located in Kampala.



Kennedy, who is a broadcaster at the national radio station that Alix is interning at.



Alex, a cosmetics importer and huge flirt. He had a James Earl Jones style laugh. He liked me because he thought I looked like Eva Longoria, his favorite actress on Desperate Housewives. I think that all mzungus must look the same.



Alix posing with her brother's skater hat.



Alex, Alix, and Ben.



Ben, myself, and Robert



Alix and I.



Emanuel and I. Emanuel is a bigwig in President Museveni's government. His friends liked to compare him to Condoleeza Rice.

This was a perfect ending to a perfect trip. I am reminded of the lyrics from a Pogues' song I have been listening to while I was here:

"Sad to say I must be on my way
So buy me beer and whiskey 'cause I'm going far away
I'd like to think of me returning when I can
To the greatest little boozer and to Sally MacLennane"

See you in America...Gabrielle