Saturday in the City

Today we had our first big day visiting Kampala's major sights. We have spent so much time working that we haven't really had much time to explore! First we visited the Owino market which was quite the experience-stalls upon stalls of vendors enclosed in small dark alleys made from wood. We then made our way to the city's largest mosque (which was funded by Muammar Gaddafi) where I donned a hijab. We were able to climb up the minaret and from the top we could see Kampala from all directions-it was quite a sight. Moving on we visited a Sikh temple where they opened the temple just for us to see. Walking most of the way we were able to experience the hustle and bustle of daily life in Kampala. Everywhere there are vendors on the sidewalks, rushing motorcycles and people calling out their services for all to hear. By the time we got home we thought our feet might fall off, but there is still so much left for us to see before we leave.

The public taxi park

Getting outfitted to go into the mosque

Nearing the top of the minaret

Kampala from the top of the minaret

A typical street in downtown Kampala