Uganda

[Taiwan Laowai]

Can't you find a girl that is willing to spend the lockdown with you? I don't think the costs will be much higher than now since you'll be dating her (almost having a serious relationship).

I think even tinder girls would accept. What do you think?

I had a chance. There was a girl with me the evening the president announced the lockdown but I decided to find a car to rush her home. I don't want to get stuck with a girl for 14 days living in my room. That could be worse than being alone. There are others I talk to on what's app but really we are supposed to only walk in our immediate areas. Uber and public transit banned now as are private vehicles for most part. Anyway, only 12 days to go unless they extend it.

[Acvelh]

Uganda was put on lockdown status beginning tonight at 10:30 pm for next 14 days so no more dating next 2 weeks. My hotel and resto will stay open for 3 meals a day and plenty of drinks. Milienium and Shoprite should be open too. But no private cars, Ubers, etc. And president is demanding people stay home except for walking to buy food.

Can't you find a girl that is willing to spend the lockdown with you? I don't think the costs will be much higher than now since you'll be dating her (almost having a serious relationship).

I think even tinder girls would accept. What do you think?

[Taiwan Laowai]

Uganda was put on lockdown status beginning tonight at 10:30 pm for next 14 days so no more dating next 2 weeks. My hotel and resto will stay open for 3 meals a day and plenty of drinks. Milienium and Shoprite should be open too. But no private cars, Ubers, etc. And president is demanding people stay home except for walking to buy food.

[TailPipe]

Yeah, I wonder if anyone ever tried to grab a Ugandan lady by the pussy.

[Neddy69]

You not have a health insurance in the US? --but you have a travel insurance, I assume? Then you much better off there in Kampala then in the war zone US with the warlord T swinging his stick. Just keep yourself 2 m away from people and hope your fuckmates are virus free.

Anyway. I survived many years of unprotected sex. I don't want to die now of an unprotected handshake.

I prefer Africa anytime. The only drawback as a white man now is. You're the spreader of a bad virus (as least as bad as the flu LOL). Don't cough in public or you might be lynched and killed on the spot. Never mind that 1000's die of malaria starvation traffic accidents cholera every year. Never mind the Chinese are to blame. Besides that its as boring as in Europe now. All joints closed. And many might close forever. I hope Casuarina and Capital will survive. My informers tell me Cheers already closed for good.

RIP.

Neddy.

[Amadeuss]

If things get really bad, I'm sure you are on your own as far as medical help is concerned so I better stay healthy.

The possible flight out to Washington DC next week will cost $2,500 a ticket. You guys think it's safer here in Uganda or back in USA?

You not have a health insurance in the US? --but you have a travel insurance, I assume? Then you much better off there in Kampala then in the war zone US with the warlord T swinging his stick. Just keep yourself 2 m away from people and hope your fuckmates are virus free.

Anyway. I survived many years of unprotected sex. I don't want to die now of an unprotected handshake.

[Taiwan Laowai]

Just curious, are supermarkets like the one at Acacia Mall still well-stocked? I suppose they have to keep them well-stocked as long as UNO staff are in town.

It was 2 days ago but I will check again later today. There is also an Indian run grocer nearby and maybe another one I didn't check plus a petrol station. I will survey again later today. Perhaps the area around Acacia Mall is the eye of the hurricane.

Ugandans seem very polite and in the places I've been, provide stellar customer service. This is a nice change from Philippines. It's also a lot quieter here. If things get really bad, I'm sure you are on your own as far as medical help is concerned so I better stay healthy.

The possible flight out to Washington DC next week will cost $2,500 a ticket. You guys think it's safer here in Uganda or back in USA?

[Taiwan Laowai]

Museveni is supposed to address the country again tonight to announce additional measures to curb virus spread. I'm sure there are not many ventilators here but at least the virus seems to thrive more in developed countries with colder climates than the third world.

[XXL]

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Let me know if you guys have any questions about situation on ground here. I'm spending most time near Acacia Mall area but once in awhile I go elsewhere. First day here was spent at beautiful little hotel near the lake in Entebbe.

Just curious, are supermarkets like the one at Acacia Mall still well-stocked? I suppose they have to keep them well-stocked as long as UNO staff are in town.

[Taiwan Laowai]

In Kenya there is curfew after 7 pm. Only a question of time until Uganda follows suit. There is videos police beating up people with canes to get them off the street. Its a catastrophe. Millions are deprived of their livinghood which is small time traders. I just left Uganda on the 6th March. As far as I know Kampala is now also under lockdown. No travel. In Tamatave Pousse pousse drivers out of a job. millions will starve because of government stupidity.

Neddy.

I saw those clips on the news here of police forcing home vendors around downtown I think. Up to now, I've met 6 girls. One of them was a Malagasy woman from the flight who has been working here for 10 years. She told me her boss told her she doesn't have to work for next 14 days at least and that was a week ago. Another girl I met closed down her salon. The one girl I approached in Accacia Mall when she was with her friend seems to have lost interest in meeting. The rest still seem keen on meeting again. So far, nobody I've met is acting desperate by asking for help, etc. In contrast, I've gotten several desperate pleas on FB from people I know back in Philippines. Those people are on real lockdown in that many cannot even leave their houses or at least cross Barangay borders. Many here are still not wearing masks. We are so far allowed to go out at night with Uber but the clubs have been shut down since I arrived.

There is a post from 2 days ago on USA Embassy Kampala talking about possibility of special flight out for Americans to return to USA if enough express interest. But USA doesn't seem like such a safe place now so I'm not sure that's a wise option for someone like me who doesn't even have USA health insurance. Taiwan would probably be a lot better but I don't think I can get there now.

Let me know if you guys have any questions about situation on ground here. I'm spending most time near Acacia Mall area but once in awhile I go elsewhere. First day here was spent at beautiful little hotel near the lake in Entebbe.

[Member #4673]

In Tamatave Pousse pousse drivers out of a job. millions will starve because of government stupidity.

Neddy.

LOL all over the world drivers are out of job. In fact, 1/4 of the world population currently are not working. So what better die from economy crisis and unemployment.

Or spreading Corona to every man on earth. Full Lock down and social distancing are a must.

I just remember my Flu I got in Nosy Be and I don't need a much violent mutant version of it now. And thouse Pousse pousse driver what better for them to starve 2 months and or die from Corona.

[Neddy69]

I've been in Kampala for a week already. Staying very near Acacia Mall. It's actually pretty good. The mall stays open and my little hotel has a resto and bar that are open daily til 10 pm.

I've met a few ladies via Tinder and it's easy for them to come to the mall using Uber. The number of cases here is still very low and less restrictions than in many countries. For example, the Philippines is an absolute nightmare now according to my friends back there and of course the US and Europe are disaster zones. But the airport here is closed at least for another 3 weeks.

In Kenya there is curfew after 7 pm. Only a question of time until Uganda follows suit. There is videos police beating up people with canes to get them off the street. Its a catastrophe. Millions are deprived of their livinghood which is small time traders. I just left Uganda on the 6th March. As far as I know Kampala is now also under lockdown. No travel. In Tamatave Pousse pousse drivers out of a job. millions will starve because of government stupidity.

Neddy.

[Taiwan Laowai]

I've been in Kampala for a week already. Staying very near Acacia Mall. It's actually pretty good. The mall stays open and my little hotel has a resto and bar that are open daily til 10 pm.

I've met a few ladies via Tinder and it's easy for them to come to the mall using Uber. The number of cases here is still very low and less restrictions than in many countries. For example, the Philippines is an absolute nightmare now according to my friends back there and of course the US and Europe are disaster zones. But the airport here is closed at least for another 3 weeks.

[Neddy69]

I just received a video from one of the girls with whom I chat and apparently the police is chasing people in the street and beating them up to go home and public transportation is forbidden. They have to stay home as well and are allowed to go shopping only for food.

I think for now is not the best place to be even thought there are lots of beautiful girl.

You don't need to be a rocket scientist to figure that out. Most joints in most countries are under lockdown.

Neddy.

But a mate of mine is in quarantine in Diani. LOL.

[Acvelh]

I just received a video from one of the girls with whom I chat and apparently the police is chasing people in the street and beating them up to go home and public transportation is forbidden. They have to stay home as well and are allowed to go shopping only for food.

I think for now is not the best place to be even thought there are lots of beautiful girl.