30 March - The Equator

30 March

Jinja – Equator

Steph:

The whole truck spent pretty much all day sleeping and hung over. The ride was pretty uneventful. We had a delicious tomato, avocado, boiled egg sandwhich lunch at a random gas station. It was messy but yummy.

We stopped at the equator for the night. It's Erik's fourth time and my first time. I guess crossing it while you're on a plane doesn't count. After taking some photos we had dinner and went to bed. This place is an art shop and a cafe. All of their proceeds go directly to AIDS orphans in the area. We camped in their backyard. Simple enough.

Oh! I did start reading a new book today. Ishi lent me "Shake Hands with the Devil". It's about the Rwanda Genocide from the point of view of the UN Commander. We'll be in Rwanda in a few days and I'd like to have it read by then. I'm embarrassed to say that I don't know very much about this subject. It's shocking to know that it happened less than 20 years ago and that we don't hear about it except for Hotel Rwanda.

Erik and I will taking turns reading it. Tomorrow is his turn.

rough ride :)

Our captain

Woo!