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The Rwandan Ring!

The border of Rwanda measures 893 km. It will not be safe to walk the total border whilst I am there and I am unlikely to have the time, so ...

Friday, 11 August 2017

First update

So I have arrived in Rwanda after some very delayed flights and a lot of time hanging around Nairobi. Kigali was really interesting, particularly the genocide memorial. The city is a mish mash of ultra modern and extreme poverty. After 8 hours on the road we arrived in Nyamasheke. The lake is beautiful and we've enjoyed having PPA on the balcony. Today is a special day as it is the first day we've been able to shower properly. Previously we have been using Jerry cans and a bowl but today there was water in the shower. It was freezing but there was water and nobody is complaining. Tomorrow is the first day in school. We have planned what we hope are some useful sessions for the Rwandan teachers. We shall see...