Comments on: Couchsurfing Uganda: A Mzungu in the Midst

By: LindsayClark

LindsayClark — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:42:06 +0000

I'm flattered and glad you liked story! The screaming goats were infiltrating my dreams, and I thought little girls and boys were outside freaking each other out. Weird way to wake up. And no, I've never heard a camel squeal/scream/yelp…something to look forward to.

Thanks for reading everybody!

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Photos of the Week: Uganda | nomadderwhere — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:02:29 +0000

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By: BlakesJourney

BlakesJourney — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:12:14 +0000

It's funny how different the perspectives are on these boards than what one would encounter in normal life in the west. I mean, my wife and I are constantly met with gazes of horror when we talk about our plans to CS. Many people in the USA are so damn paranoid and think everyone is out to get them. They'd never dream of doing such a thing.

Frustrating.
Blakesjourney / TBD

By: BlakesJourney

BlakesJourney — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:08:52 +0000

Lindsay, your prose is wonderful. For some reason the pics aren't coming up on my computer, though. I look forward to reading your future posts. The intro to this article is great; foiling two experiences against one another really achieves the effect you're going for in this case.
I love the part about waking up with all the livestock. That would freak me out. I think I sometimes sound like a goat when I wake up.

Have you ever heard the wretched sounds a camel makes? Its like a prehistoric beast.

Blakesjourney / TBD

By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:02:36 +0000

Andi – I agree, the CS experiences have greatly enriched my recent travel experiences.

By: GlobalButterfly

GlobalButterfly — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:41:17 +0000

Makes me get a little teary eyed reading this… CSing is on the most amazing things to have come into my life. The friends and memories I have, well, they are priceless and it seems it is the same for you! :)

Can't wait to read your next article!!!

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Nomadderwhere is on GoBackpacking.com | nomadderwhere — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:06:46 +0000

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By: LindsayClark

LindsayClark — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:14:08 +0000

Really appreciate it, guys! Thanks for reading. And absolutely, Tanzania is a country you need to visit and will definitely love. Kilimanjaro, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar…it's a trip. Hope you check out part deux tomorrow!

By: joanna_haugen

joanna_haugen — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:07:52 +0000

I'm so excited Lindsay got to couchsurf in Uganda! I loved the country for the few days while I was there, and I imagine her experience was truly unforgettable! I can't wait to read the rest of her story!

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:42:33 +0000

Hey Grant, I've heard great things about Tanzania and it's probably the first place I'd want to go upon return to Africa. Would you be going over there as part of an organized program?

By: Grant Lingel

Grant Lingel — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:35:13 +0000

Great post, Lindsay! I know exactly how you feel each time I fly back into NYC. There is a great chance I'll be spending much of next year in Tanzania and I am very excited for “simply nature, no establishments.”