Our plans changed and Sunday morning we left for a small city named Jinja. Rumor had it that the place we were staying had satellite TV. And we were happy. Then we arrived. It was a beautiful setting right along the Nile River. From the entrance of our tent we literally could look down on it. But no TV. But the worker told us there was a place down the street that had satellite television and was open all night. And we were happy.

 

So after dinner we headed on down the road. Keep in mind the game didn't start till almost 2 in the morning here. So we are walking down a dirt road in the dark in the middle of nowhere with no civilization or electricity in sight looking for satellite television. And we were less happy. But then we found the place and the right channel. And we were happy. Until we found out it closed at 11.

 

So we watched pregame coverage for awhile, then sweet talked the worker into keeping it open. And we were happy. The owner arrived around 11 and we graciously agreed to let the staff sleep. At 11:10 we were walking through the rain back to our tents. "You have got to be kidding me. I get to watch the pre-game, but not the game itself?" Fortunately for us, a rerun was to be shown the next day. Almost as good. So we went with the hope of watching it. And we were happy.

 

Within half an hour into the game, we were watching open jawed as the Bears returned the opening kick-off for a touchdown, followed by a host of fumbles --  professional football players holding on to the football much in the same way Andy holds on to his passport! Around halftime Andy left to do some sightseeing, but as for me, i was content to be watching the Super Bowl. Shortly after Andy left and the 3rd quarter started, they switched channels to soccer. You have got to be kidding me. Finally after spending the entire 3rd quarter thinking up an appeal, I convinced the manager to switch back. By this time the third quarter was drawing to a close. Shortly thereafter, Andy returned and the two of us were able to finish watching the game without interruption. Right as we were leaving the restaurant, the power cut out and the TV snapped off. But now that wasn't my worry, and I left the building grateful that I had seen the Super Bowl.