Back in Uganda, on Sharp Island - part I.

We've arrived on Sharp Island, located on Lake Bunyonyi. 
Our journey to Uganda has several purposes: research, tourism development, and a bit of rest. The island itself is a true botanical garden and bird paradise. 

Back in 1920, Dr Sharp, a British missionary doctor, began planting some of the plant species that now make up its remarkably rich flora. Here, plants that we struggle to keep alive as houseplants back home grow freely in the open soil. Calatheas flourish along the pathways, and the small-leaved ficus has grown into a full tree, even bearing berries. Spider plants and flamingo flowers also thrive here without any special care. Among these stunning plants lives a diverse bird population. In addition to ibises, kingfishers, and various parrot species, Uganda's national bird—the grey crowned crane—also makes its home here.

Today, we toured several of Lake Bunyonyi's 29 islands by boat. One of them—and the only one—is connected to the mainland power grid. On the rest of the islands, including Sharp Island, electricity is provided by solar panels and generators. In the coming days, we'll visit our projects on a neighbouring island, run in partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute and supported by Hungary Helps. We'll also travel to the town of Kabale to conduct interviews with locals as part of our food security research.

 Coming back soon.