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Archive for May, 2010


24 Days in Africa, Day 24: Kigala, Rwanda

Posted: Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 @ 10:59 pm in Culture, Travel | 1 Comment »

Got up and went to breakfast. A guy from Holland joined me. He was a Christian, and just spent 4 months in Tanzania doing a research project, water, for his international development degree. Talked about, well, a lot, including what it means to live a meaningful life. Went to Kigali Airport. Flew to Nairobi. Was [...]

24 Days in Africa, Day 23: Kigala, Rwanda

Posted: Friday, May 21st, 2010 @ 10:53 pm in Culture, Travel | No Comments »

The receptionist gave me a tour of the complex, setup a taxi, then arranged for me to have breakfast, for which she joined me. We talked awhile about religion and politics. Went to the Genocide Memorial. They had 3 exhibits: 1. Genocides in History 2. Children Killed (with names, age, likes, and how they died…I [...]

24 Days in Africa, Day 22: Kigala, Rwanda

Posted: Thursday, May 20th, 2010 @ 10:51 pm in Culture, Travel | No Comments »

Woke up. Late. Alarm didn’t go off. Was ‘pushed’ on the Kigali bus. Went through the border ritual, then was asked for ticket money. Staying at Scripture Union guest housing. Very nice. Walked to a pizzeria, had African tea and a pizza. Nice.

24 Days in Africa, Day 21: Mbarara, Uganda

Posted: Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 @ 10:49 pm in Culture, Travel | No Comments »

Arose. Feeling good. Mostly packed. Went to Ruti and spent time with Solomon, a local pastor. Also went to a conference. Later, Bekah and I chatted about life over yogurt and a muffin. We hung out with the kids a little bit and I said goodbye to them. Chatted more with Bekah and Leah. Said [...]

24 Days in Africa, Day 20: Mbarara, Uganda

Posted: Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 @ 10:41 pm in Culture, Travel | No Comments »

It was suggested I walk around and experience the culture today, as the children’s home isn’t what life is like in a developing country. It does give me a sense, and enough of an idea to be satisfied with the trip. However, I was hosted by a good friend (and others) who held my hand [...]

24 Days in Africa, Day 19: Mbarara, Uganda

Posted: Monday, May 17th, 2010 @ 10:36 pm in Culture, Travel | 1 Comment »

Most of the kids left for Kabale today. 4 of the original 11 that I met my first day remain. 3 are the youngest. Woke up feeling better today. It was 10:30am. My head is no longer in a haze, though still a bit under the weather. I also feel better emotionally today. The downtime, [...]