Eek! from the forest 
+ Kampala news + Rob Walker
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(Posted 07th April 2023)
Hello from my forest nest (as my mum calls it!)
It’s wonderful to reconnect with nature for a few weeks. Ahhhh, the simple pleasures of dawn chorus (and the snooze button!)
Mind you, I confess: the sight of termites was a rather alarming wake-up call this morning. Eek. We’re loathe to use any chemicals here at Sunbird Hill so let’s hope the application of a few litres of old engine oil will stop their munching of my lovely wooden house… !
I’m back in Kibale Forest after a busy fortnight in Kampala. It was fun to be back in the training room, sharing the latest digital marketing tips with some of the tour operators, lodges and activities that feature in our Travel Directory. My experience co-developing a training curriculum for tour operators (with colleagues from Uganda, South Africa and the Netherlands) has proved very inspiring 
At the same time, we’ve been busy putting the final touches on a brand-new version of Diary of a Muzungu – still under wraps! The new website will go live when we launch the podcast.
I’m thrilled that one of my first podcast interviewees is the British TV sports commentator Rob Walker
During the last Olympics, Rob’s spontaneous live commentary touched the hearts of a nation as Ugandan athlete Joshua Cheptegei won a Gold medal. “And what unadulterated joy this win will have triggered back home in Uganda – one of the friendliest, most beautiful countries you could ever wish to visit!” Enthused Rob.
I caught up with Rob when he revisited Uganda as a guest of the Uganda Tourism Board. In his interview, he tells us all about the amazing trip he had: tracking the gorillas, meeting up with his buddy Joshua (and sinking a few Nile Specials!) Rob’s enthusiasm for Uganda knows no limits.
If I’ve been quiet here, know that we have bigger and better things planned for you! 
The podcast and new website launch in April 2023.
IF YOU ONLY READ ONE POST, READ THIS
New to Diary of a Muzungu? Start here. This post links to popular posts and a few perennial favourites.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Why do people love travelling to Uganda? Read – or watch – my live chat with readers of the UK’s Wanderlust Travel magazine.
Is Uganda safe to visit? [YES IT IS!] expats share their views on life in Kampala.
HAVE YOU VISITED MY TRAVEL DIRECTORY? WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS
- Euphorbia Safari Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- Our latest tour operators subscribers are Manya Africa Tours, Dolphin Tours and Travel, Epic Uganda Vacations.
Do check them out!
[And tell me what’s missing?]
Lastly, a Happy Easter weekend one and all – and Ramadan Kareem to my Muslim readers.
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Charlotte Beauvoisin AKA Nagawa
