Monday January 28^th

Today we visited Semliki reserve on our way back to Fort Portal. We were able to enjoy a boat trip in a local fishing boat to seek the elusive shoe billed stork which remained elusive! But it was an enjoyable ride with much to see. On our way back out of the park we visited what is one of the most exclusive lodges in Uganda to find it absolutely deserted until we found one of the staff enjoying an afternoon nap. He rapidly called the manager who was able to find some very welcome sodas to drink.

Tonight we are staying in the Rwenzori View guest house in Fort Portal which is one of the places we stayed on our first visit to Uganda in 2004. The hot shower was extremely welcome!

                                                     The boat being prepared for our trip

The Shoebill was elusive but the Saddle Billed stork put in an appearance!

The deserted Semliki Safari Lodge