Yup - that's what our taxi driver said on the way from the airport yesterday. Granted, he then took the roundabout way to avoid certain parts of town (I love having a GPS). Eventually he fessed up and said there "had" been some riots, but people were tired of it now. Anyhow, whatever the case - the city (the parts I saw) are all pretty safe and average.
We're leaving in an hour to go to Kitundu (where they don't have electricity, so internet is pretty much out of the question). Yes, I'm alive. Things are great. I did laundry in my bathroom yesterday. We are now 9 people and we're excited for our week ahead.
The final and third week will have us on Safari and visiting other parts of the country. I'm worried though, since I can't seem to find the rest of my AA batteries. Camera - don't fail me now!!!!
dave
Friday, January 18, 2008
Thursday, January 17, 2008
DSL - I think not.
This is my fourth attempt (in as many days) to add an entry to this blog (don't think that I've forgotten you - my avid readers). I'm currently in Kigali, Rwanda and I'm just happy to have finally found an internet cafe with computers that appears to be working and an internet connection. Just don't expect photos or videos at this point.
Rwanda has been fantastic. The people are so friendly and the landscapes are more than I would have ever imagined. I must admit I knew little/nothing about this country before we got here. Oh sure, I saw "Hotel Rwanda" and I read the intro in the Lonely Planet book, but that's barely scratching the surface. We've met some wonderful people while adventuring through the country. I could come back here.
Tomorrow, we fly back to Nairobi for part two of the trip - but here are a few things that have happened so far:
- 4 movies during our 2 flights (17 hours of flying time)
- surprise meeting with Simon at airport
- flat tire in parking lot
- tea with Simon
- moutain hikes
- meeting Stephen
- malaria prevention side-effects
- motocycle rides
- lost passport (thankfully not mine)
- found passport (an hour later - stressful!)
- breakfast included (hot chocolate and bread)
- forgotten rain coat - a minor problem when it rains
- Treking with Gorillas
- COLD shower
- early morning Rwandan Police Department PT Training run
- new friends from Connecticut
Suffice it to say - that fact that only a week has passed is really quite stunning for all of us to refect on (there goes the dangling participle again). Anyhow, we've been having a wonderful time. I highly recommend Rwanda. Throw out any misconceptions of danger or lack of safety. We all agree that Rwanda actually seems much safer than Nairobi.
Anyhow, I hope you're well. I'd say to write, but email is harder to accomplish than posting to the blog... So yeah... I'll be in touch in February (and hopefully I'll find time and means to post before then).
dave
Rwanda has been fantastic. The people are so friendly and the landscapes are more than I would have ever imagined. I must admit I knew little/nothing about this country before we got here. Oh sure, I saw "Hotel Rwanda" and I read the intro in the Lonely Planet book, but that's barely scratching the surface. We've met some wonderful people while adventuring through the country. I could come back here.
Tomorrow, we fly back to Nairobi for part two of the trip - but here are a few things that have happened so far:
- 4 movies during our 2 flights (17 hours of flying time)
- surprise meeting with Simon at airport
- flat tire in parking lot
- tea with Simon
- moutain hikes
- meeting Stephen
- malaria prevention side-effects
- motocycle rides
- lost passport (thankfully not mine)
- found passport (an hour later - stressful!)
- breakfast included (hot chocolate and bread)
- forgotten rain coat - a minor problem when it rains
- Treking with Gorillas
- COLD shower
- early morning Rwandan Police Department PT Training run
- new friends from Connecticut
Suffice it to say - that fact that only a week has passed is really quite stunning for all of us to refect on (there goes the dangling participle again). Anyhow, we've been having a wonderful time. I highly recommend Rwanda. Throw out any misconceptions of danger or lack of safety. We all agree that Rwanda actually seems much safer than Nairobi.
Anyhow, I hope you're well. I'd say to write, but email is harder to accomplish than posting to the blog... So yeah... I'll be in touch in February (and hopefully I'll find time and means to post before then).
dave
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