I manage to stay awake a bit more on the next part of the journey, as we pass wetlands where papyrus is grown in vast quantities. There is more to the papyrus plant than the famous Egyptian paper - it is used for matting, basket making, roofing, rope, fencing and other functions such as food and medicine. The papyrus plant grows in water about one metre deep and can grow to a height of 4-5 metres. The stem, which at its widest is ca. 15cm, is triangular in shape to withstand high winds without breaking.
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I manage to stay awake a bit more on the next part of the journey, as we pass wetlands where papyrus is grown in vast quantities. There is more to the papyrus...
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Q: Hello, Can anybody recommend a venue for an early breakfast near the airport in Entebbe? We will arrive at 3:30am and do prefer...
A: 3.30 will be a problem to find breakfast... There might be something open at the airport itself (overpriced as usual at such locations). You do not mention whether...
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Entebbe and its surrounding area

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My first touch with Uganda was at Entebbe, where I landed after one hour of flight from Nairobi. There I met couple of internet friends who rented apartment for me, making my stay more comfortable and...
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Entebbe is a city of 75000 citizens on the northern shores of Lake Victoria in Uganda. It is also the city of the main airport in Uganda. The capital Kampala is about 45 minutes drive away from...
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