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Entebbe Airport....here we go!#seeyouontheotherside pic.twitter.com/EdlhB8USoF
— Hartismere Uganda 2019 (@2019Uganda) August 2, 2019
#TeamEmpuuta have all been safely dropped off back to Entebbe Airport, checking in and ready to depart, thank you so much, you were all amazing @CampsInt
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) August 2, 2019
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Mum & dad, not coming home, send money, dirty washing coming home by return post xx #duckfacepringle pic.twitter.com/jD6LDp6QRa
— Hartismere Uganda 2019 (@2019Uganda) August 2, 2019
#TeamEmpuuta had one last amazing day in Uganda. They visited Ngamba Island Chimp Sanctuary and celebrated a very special birthday too @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/MO9eu7SybI
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) August 2, 2019
Day 27 - fantastic day out on the water. Now back at camp, packing up the bags and relaxing before our 3am flight! #earlybirds. Heartbroken to be leaving but excited to be welcomed home by our wonderful friends and family #homefromhome #feelingblue pic.twitter.com/9BJVtOsOup
— Hartismere Uganda 2019 (@2019Uganda) August 2, 2019
Day 26 - Happy teenagers! Real beds, pizza, WiFi, TV and coca cola... welcome back to the world. Down side of WiFi...Liz has just checked her work shifts....ouch! Roll on that long Sunday at work.#cantwejuststayhere pic.twitter.com/stRuLSahWH
— Hartismere Uganda 2019 (@2019Uganda) August 1, 2019
Just had to share these! #TeamEmpuuta @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/0klNsnHOFJ
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) August 1, 2019
Day 26 - homeward bound! It's been an adventure, team morale still great after a month together but sad be leaving our beloved Uganda so soon. The gang are looking forward to seeing family, having home comforts....and eating you out of house and home!#Tobytheincredibleeatingboy pic.twitter.com/11vgSlrZ9E
— Hartismere Uganda 2019 (@2019Uganda) August 1, 2019
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#TeamEmpuuta enjoyed their final day on the rhino sanctuary @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/iCIVGUEwsZ
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 31, 2019
#TeamEmpuuta had another great day in Ziwa on conservation projects, they had some fabulous visitors around camp @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/5uUrQsFfbg
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 30, 2019
#TeamEmpuuta had a fabulous couple of days at Murchison Falls and now back at Ziwa ready for for more project work @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/vGstfpUfng
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 29, 2019
Day 23 - Rumours of a hippo visitor in camp last night! Not long before we head back to Entebbe and we are all reflecting on this incredible experience. Think we will all leave a little piece of our hearts here #notcominghome #wannabeexpat pic.twitter.com/jwQsUwgKIC
— Hartismere Uganda 2019 (@2019Uganda) July 29, 2019
Day 23 -
— Hartismere Uganda 2019 (@2019Uganda) July 29, 2019
Time for another bus journey back to Ziwa after pancakes for breakfast. #stickybananas #nohword
Don't worry we weren't eaten by the Warthogs that surrounded our tents last night and the hippo didn't get us either #scorpiondiscovery □□□□ pic.twitter.com/rbPoo8CYw3
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Day 22 -
— Hartismere Uganda 2019 (@2019Uganda) July 28, 2019
Returning to Ziwa tomorrow after a great day of experiencing a backwards zoo! Cruised up the Nile to Murchison falls #dangerouswaters. We will miss our big hippo friends #notafatjoke #baconrush pic.twitter.com/RvpkLmoOOH
Day 22 -
— Hartismere Uganda 2019 (@2019Uganda) July 28, 2019
Hippos, lions, leopards, elephants, Hyena, buffalo, monkeys, giraffe and crocodiles! 5am start was definitely worth it. #rumbleinthejungle #hippohunting pic.twitter.com/nypRt2PPSd
#TeamEmpuuta on safari in Murchison Falls National Park. Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/YVVIyYaNHW
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 28, 2019
WE JUST SAW A LEOPARD!#Spotthespot
— Hartismere Uganda 2019 (@2019Uganda) July 28, 2019
it takes an HOUR for two rhinos to make a baby.
— Hartismere Uganda 2019 (@2019Uganda) July 28, 2019
Female rhinos are pregnant for 16 months before they have their baby.
during that time, the male knows she's pregnant and won't mate with her...#frustratedmales #spottherhino
-feli :) pic.twitter.com/sHzLTHO8Ri
Day 22 - Mr M and Toby, three weeks with 9 crazy Hartismere girls. It's been tiring but a lotta fun! We got bacon. It was good. There was also a huge storm last night so now we have soggy tents but it's ok because we're going on a safari today and we're very excited!!#Damppants pic.twitter.com/ORmMNpHhpm
— Hartismere Uganda 2019 (@2019Uganda) July 28, 2019
Day 21
— Hartismere Uganda 2019 (@2019Uganda) July 27, 2019
Visited merchison falls today - sick. What a drive #africanmassage and quick 'supermarket shop!'. Now relaxing in paradise by the banks of the blue Nile. Almost goodnight from us, hopefully we will see a hippo on the way to our tents. #hugahippo #hakunamatata pic.twitter.com/Ftb40zV6Fu
#TeamEmpuuta having fun in Murchison Falls National Park @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/4RDTPqBiOb
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 27, 2019
Packing up camp this morning ready to head out on safari #TeamEmpuuta @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/Hg4k8ulnFL
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 27, 2019
Day 21 - Back on the grid! First breakfast at Ziwa we were joined by Obama, a VERY close encounter! We had two fab days of monitoring and conservation and are now off to Murchison for safari and waterfalls. A few dicky tummies but in good spirits
— Hartismere Uganda 2019 (@2019Uganda) July 27, 2019
- Charlotte #ImetJeanClaude pic.twitter.com/IX0KkKD5qL
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#TeamEmpuuta enjoying project work at the Rhino sanctuary @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/GmnOnfTS7B
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 26, 2019
#TeamEmpuuta first day of project at the Rhino Sanctuary @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/mUJtsqYoAH
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 25, 2019
#TeamEmpuuta arrived at camp in Murchison Falls National Park □□□ @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/RVLsFiOOKC
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 27, 2019
#TeamEmpuuta upon arrival at Ziwa, camp brief and orientation @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/DbBiAOsqxL
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 24, 2019
Day 18 - Thank you to all our awesome teachers, great support staff and crazy friends for another year at Hartismere. Have a fantastic summer holiday and we will see you all soon.
— Hartismere Uganda 2019 (@2019Uganda) July 24, 2019
Off to find some Rhinos, big drive across Uganda today. #schoolsout pic.twitter.com/4v2iZGlgV6
Day 17 - This has got to stop, too much fun! A trip down the Nile, MORE shopping and chilling in the pool. Back up country tomorrow for some serious conservation work. Hard work ahead, yay! BTW, lovely day Jinja on the equator and we dodged the UK heat wave.#stampthatfunoutnow pic.twitter.com/EROyy0P4az
— Hartismere Uganda 2019 (@2019Uganda) July 23, 2019
River cruise on the Nile #TeamEmpuuta @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/3svydPxX8M
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 23, 2019
#TeamEmpuuta on a lunch cruise on the Nile River! @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/4RQLnVRBaE
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 23, 2019
A huge THANK YOU to all our friends, followers and supporters back home for 100 followers!! On our rest day at Jinja on the Nile we are thankful and relaxed. Potential for Nile boat trip tomorrow! #threemusketeers #filmnight pic.twitter.com/it1EQUgptW
— Hartismere Uganda 2019 (@2019Uganda) July 22, 2019
Meeting the local ladies hard at work tailoring #TeamEmpuuta @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/V0IW7kW9DD
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 22, 2019
#TeamEmpuuta shopping at the local market in Jinja @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/zuxy9GOhNv
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 22, 2019
#TeamEmpuuta enjoying a well earned R and R day in Jinja @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/E6flnGOF41
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 22, 2019
Day 16 - Beam me up Scottie.....the girls have gone shopping - HELP! This town ain't big enough for their ferocious shopping and haggling skills!#Sendreinforcements...andcash pic.twitter.com/cpuA1LgyB0
— Hartismere Uganda 2019 (@2019Uganda) July 22, 2019
Day 15 - A long transit from Budadiri to Jinja. All quiet on our coach this morning, no chatter or laughter yet. The team have left their hearts behind with new friends in the mountains, gazing out of the window remembering such happy times.#newadventuresahead pic.twitter.com/jojKoNwWds
— Hartismere Uganda 2019 (@2019Uganda) July 21, 2019
Well done everyone #TeamEmpuuta @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/gnlPhmYzEg
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 19, 2019
Receiving the certificates of achievement for the Mount Elgon climb #TeamEmpuuta @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/bJXlKt3Kv0
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 19, 2019
Planting coffee on the slopes of Mount Elgon, perfect climate for the finest Arabica coffee #TeamEmpuuta @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/FOSsDo2naE
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 21, 2019
Coffee planting up on Mount Elgon #TeamEmpuuta @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/0GhBaf6DXM
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 21, 2019
Coffee planting squad #TeamEmpuuta @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/eNk1PuWN4t
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 21, 2019
Day 13 - Hi everyone! We spent today at a primary school planting coffee and teaching some maths lessons although we weren't quite expecting the amount of machetes the five year olds had. However they were more used for cutting grass than people
— Hartismere Uganda 2019 (@2019Uganda) July 19, 2019
Rhianna :)#schoolknifepolicy pic.twitter.com/ttzrYQrYpA
Tweeting live from school no.2 -a local boys school. It's hot and sweaty digging holes for coffee trees but we're doing great thanks to the boys' cheers (led by Mr McEwen of course). #nothingonmtelgon #boyswithmachetes
— Hartismere Uganda 2019 (@2019Uganda) July 19, 2019
-Kaitie. pic.twitter.com/x7qf11U3eE
Preparing the ground and digging holes for the treelings #TeamEmpuuta @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/4OMXZ8ZgK7
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 19, 2019
Today we start a different project, very important tree planting #TeamEmpuuta @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/u2PFI43VH2
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 19, 2019
#TeamEmpuuta on an R&R day in camp @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/pHX9k0BCBa
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 18, 2019
Day 12 - Hair braided happiness, all smiles, sun burn and stiff legs. A very relaxing day for everyone. Back on it tomorrow. Sadly we are due to leave our base camp at Rosies Last Chance soon having been made so welcome by the local community.#handwashingday pic.twitter.com/thmUkjkM7H
— Hartismere Uganda 2019 (@2019Uganda) July 18, 2019
Cute as a button, the girls joining in the dancing with our team #TeamEmpuuta @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/sd8psjkFZI
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 18, 2019
This is so much fun, thank you to the everyone that always welcomes our teams with so much enthusiasm #TeamEmpuuta @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/IfQjGWmv9e
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 19, 2019
Cultural Day and learning to dance Ugandan style #TeamEmpuuta @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/RYRTVTpJgh
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 18, 2019
Day 12 - our recovery day has featured hair braiding, bracelet making and bean harvesting for lunch. Tasty tasty. Before lunch we were treated to a traditional dance and adorned with leaves. #ayayayayayayayayayayaya pic.twitter.com/botzDh5PNu
— Hartismere Uganda 2019 (@2019Uganda) July 18, 2019
Yesterday we came back from the mountain as yall probably know. Our legs are all still absolutely dead! In the evening we were lucky enough to have a super musical performance by Andrew and Oscar who have helped us with all the project work and everything so far #coffeebuddy ~liz
— Hartismere Uganda 2019 (@2019Uganda) July 18, 2019
#TeamEmpuuta on a well earned R & R day today, preparing the beans for lunch @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/dZu2swkX6z
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 18, 2019
Day 12 - Off to the market this morning for some retail therapy! Everyone is one inch thick in suncream. Mr McEwen is burnt to a crisp after the summit! #furnaceface
— Hartismere Uganda 2019 (@2019Uganda) July 18, 2019
Day 11 - Hartismere, family and friends. We are all safe and back at base camp. ALL the awesome Hartismere and Henley team made it to the summit. The last four days has been an amazing challenge, laughs, grit and determination and a even a few happy tears. ♥️□□#longdropflipflop
— Hartismere Uganda 2019 (@2019Uganda) July 17, 2019
#TeamEmpuuta posing for a post mountain climb photo back in camp at Roses, what an amazing achievement @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/5vgCgE0KNJ
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 17, 2019
Welcome back lunch from Mama Rose and the crew #TeamEmpuuta @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/qd6rpZ9iao
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 17, 2019
#TeamEmpuuta arrived back from the Mount Elgon trek, great to see you all @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/OKEdJGgwJy
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 17, 2019
Woo hoo! You all absolutely rocked Mount Elgon! Well done #TeamEmpuuta for reaching the summit @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/dJPUlWqBuP
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 16, 2019
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#TeamEmpuuta ready to summit Mount Elgon. Good luck you are all amazing @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/IWQtRcRtC4
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) 16 July 2019
Sitting around the camp fire up on the mountain to keep warm under the stars #TeamEmpuuta @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/1Fad3OpbP0
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) 16 July 2019
Team photo at the start point #TeamEmpuuta @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/ZjgVmvoQIH
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 14, 2019
Looks like a great day to go climb a mountain #dosomethingamazing #TeamEmpuuta @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/bvvMulH4vT
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 14, 2019
Mount Elgon climb Day 1 our trekkers are keen and ready to go #TeamEmpuuta @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/Fbs71bPV6e
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 14, 2019
After lunch it's the mountain brief in the tropical garden at Roses #TeamEmpuuta @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/6SoN9yJW5n
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 13, 2019
Heading home from today's project ready for some lunch with Mama Rose #TeamEmpuuta @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/SbqJaMV0VY
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 13, 2019
Our team busy busy sortexing coffee #TeamEmpuuta @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/GKtXvSNKN4
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 13, 2019
Day 6 - Having completed the interior of a room it was time to switch our efforts to laying the foundations for the walkway outside...it's always wet and muddy in Budadiri! Toby, quick as a flash, grabbed the wheel barrow to move 100 bricks...spot the barrow if you can! pic.twitter.com/HC3yk80zOq
— Hartismere Uganda 2019 (@2019Uganda) July 12, 2019
What a captive audience #TeamEmpuuta @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/qEmG5Hzbgx
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 12, 2019
The Ugandan wave! #TeamEmpuuta @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/Iiv9h7VaR5
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 12, 2019
Mud, mud, glorious mud #TeamEmpuuta @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/05mIeBtePh
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 12, 2019
Lots of smiles in the rain #TeamEmpuuta @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/wUqoiI84kH
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 12, 2019
Day 5 - Our community project work has been a great experience for the team and the primary school kids. Sadly we will be moving on after school tomorrow and begining our preparation for the mountain trek.
— Hartismere Uganda 2019 (@2019Uganda) July 11, 2019
Our slightly exhausted construction crew. Last big effort tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/nfpXhjCIO9
Lessons underway #TeamEmpuuta @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/wSQc7kBfaG
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 11, 2019
Day 5 cont. - we learnt some new moves today! The kids find McEwen's arm hair hilarious to pull on and Teacher Phyllis found mine and Megan's hole digging even funnier. Eagerly anticipating the mountain trek on Sunday - my Scottish accent is coming along great! Charlotte xxx pic.twitter.com/BqzIxBoLvt
— Hartismere Uganda 2019 (@2019Uganda) July 11, 2019
Day 4 - We were met by 400 children from our project primary school singing their hearts out for us. The impression the kids made was absolutely overwhelming. The team responded in kind by teaching the little ones the Hokey Cokey! pic.twitter.com/wZNPFsFvH2
— Hartismere Uganda 2019 (@2019Uganda) July 10, 2019
Wow, just wow! What an incredible welcome #TeamEmpuuta @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/zA8CRTmUsD
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 11, 2019
Day 4 - Beautiful sunrise over the mountains and another early start! Off to work today on our local community project. Loaded up with construction tools and set off like the seven dwarfs.
— Hartismere Uganda 2019 (@2019Uganda) July 10, 2019
A trek up to the local primary school and the surprise of our life! pic.twitter.com/ncDPbcmNES
Day 4 - So much to tell BUT first be that mum, dad or friend...tweet your awesome kids a message here in camp Uganda.
— Hartismere Uganda 2019 (@2019Uganda) July 10, 2019
Today was the most uplifting dayof their life!
Follow our camps leader Keith Scott on Instagram @getoutadventures to see today's activity video. pic.twitter.com/GvOcfsN73b
Another reason why Uganda is the Pearl of Africa #TeamEmpuuta @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/6i03RardRH
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 10, 2019
Our Welcome this morning to project #TeamEmputaa @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/tQBZAcYOMn
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 10, 2019
Under the shade of the guava tree with Mama Rose #TeamEmpuuta @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/gKdiyknNEu
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 10, 2019
Tent demo time #TeamEmpuuta @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/5DzUSLWMgt
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 9, 2019
The children have made a great impression on our team and melted many hearts. Hopefully we will be able to do some good work for their community.
— Hartismere Uganda 2019 (@2019Uganda) July 9, 2019
Now moving on rural roads the mountains district came in to view, we have a huge adventure ahead of us. pic.twitter.com/HI75Jg8nHt
Day 3 - Moved from Jinja to Mount Elgon national park. A lbumpy drive! We eventually turned off the main highway as we moved up country. After crossing a beautiful lush green plain we stopped for lunch in the shade of a small roadside village. pic.twitter.com/vcuvjX4Vhh
— Hartismere Uganda 2019 (@2019Uganda) July 9, 2019
Finding a shady spot #Teamempuuta @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/2RCiZUHL1j
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 9, 2019
Smile you're in Uganda The Pearl of Africa @CampsInt #TeamEmpuuta pic.twitter.com/ALiNoIPf87
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 8, 2019
Welcome to Entebbe #TeamEmpuuta breakfast in an equatorial garden @CampsInt pic.twitter.com/wzdKoW5eoI
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 8, 2019
Day 2- Arrived safe and sound in the dead of night after a long trip to Uganda. Made our way to the Entebbe backpackers hostel, everyone was exhausted and fell straight into their trekking tents for 2 HOURS SLEEP!
— Hartismere Uganda 2019 (@2019Uganda) July 9, 2019
We woke up in a bright, sunny beautiful, equatorial haven. pic.twitter.com/ieiBYNzCme
Just to let you know the kids have arrived in Entebbe pic.twitter.com/kxoDNebbJM
— Camp Uganda (@camp_uganda) July 8, 2019
Connection, Phew!!! Made it boarding now....that was a seriously quick turn round! pic.twitter.com/oq6CGYJvsc
— Hartismere Uganda 2019 (@2019Uganda) July 7, 2019