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Chickens at market for sale in cages in the back of a pickup truck.

Kampala has many faces. There's the impossibly chaotic jam of central Kampala, its streets thronging with shoppers, hawkers, and the most mind-bogglingly packed bus and taxi parks you’re ever likely to see.

The people of Kampala, and Ugandans in general, are very kind and friendly and are very approachable.

Kampala, with a population of approximately 2.5 million, is by far the largest city in Uganda.

More Chickens at market for sale in cages. No Free range chickens here.

New Furniture is not displayed inside but outside in all the dust and whatever is in the air.

Boda bodas got their name from the bicycle taxis that operated at some of the busy border crossing points. Buses had to discharge their passengers at the exit border control, who then had to walk to the entry border control. The distance across no man's land at some borders can be considerable. Hence the bicycle taxis would cry "boda boda" ("border to border") to the weary travelers. These bicycle taxis can still be found in most smaller Ugandan towns, however, in Kampala they have been replaced by motorcycles.

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Boda bodas are dangerous as their drivers will do whatever it takes to get you to your destination quickly. Expect to dart in front of and against traffic and even through crowds of pedestrians when necessary. Boda boda accidents account for most of the hospital visits and traffic fatalities in Kampala, so ride with caution.

Entrance to the Presidential Palace from the Buganda Palace

Roundabout on the Palace to Parliament road. The gate would be oopened only for the Kings Car only.

Kabaka's Palace, Seat of the Buganda king. It is not in use at this time. It is not possible to enter the palace, which is used for official functions only., fortunately our guide showed us around the gardens, described the history of the Buganda kings, Milton Obote, and Idi Amin, and walked us to the bunker used as a torture chamber by Idi Amin.

Kabaka's Palace or the Presidential Palace built in 1922 as the main Palace of the Buganda Kingdom. Not in use today.

Kabaka is the title of the king of the Kingdom of Buganda. According to the traditions of the Baganda they are ruled by two kings, one spiritual and the other material.

Wankaki - Main Gate. Only opened for the Kings car only.

Gift from Gadaffii of Libia to Idi Amin

Rusted remains of a Rolls Royce automobile destroyed in battle. Our local guide, Yudaya, for this Palce and surrounding grounds explains the history to us.

Jack Fruit, also known as jack tree, is a species of tree in the fig, mulberry, and breadfruit family. Its native range is unknown

The jack tree is well-suited to tropical lowlands, and it bears the largest fruit of all trees; reaching as much as 120 pounds in weight, 35 inches in length, and 20 inches in diameter. A mature jack tree can produce about 100–200 fruits in a year. I personally like the taste of the fruit.

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