Sights from the countryside

This past weekend I went back to my roots visiting as well as sightseeing. By "back to my roots" I mean Moyo and Adjumani districts in the northwestern part of Uganda, known as the West Nile region. The visit was quite interesting for the following reasons:

First, the roads to a large extent were badly damaged by the rains that it made the trip so bumpy. It left me trembling like a leaf in the wind after the trip! Second, the commuter taxi broke down three times on the first leg of the trip, which delayed the trip.

I snapped a few pictures during the trip.

First breakdown: The commuter taxi had a faulty, which caused its engine to overheat. We had to wait for it to cool down and fixed. Er... the pleasures of our public transport system!

                                     

A roadside market in Lefori. A convenient way to shop on-the-go. It is pumpkin season - a variety of pumpkins were on sale. 

Coconut tubers in Lefori: A snack that is seasonal delicacy. The tubers are harvested just after shoot germination and steamed before eating.

A storm brews as I near my destination (somewhere in the mountains seen in the distance). Luckily, it had passed by the time I arrived.

Picturesque: Sunrise in the mountains of Metu in Eremi. This was at about 6:30 a.m.

Hiking in Metu: The area has scenic hiking trails that twist and turn among rocks. Pockets of bamboo forests offer quiet resting spots on a good, hot, sunny day along the trails.

A homestead in the foreground near a scenic rock in the background.

Sunset as seen from high up in Eremi.

The magnificent River Nile (the light blue speck) seen on the climb to Eremi.

Having fun: Children swim in River Nile at the landing site in Omi, Adjumani district.

 A ferry (in the distance) is on its way to the landing site in Omi.

Getting closer: The ferry prepares for docking at the landing site.