Monday, September 14, 2009

In Kigali

I arrived in Kigali Saturday afternoon, and was promptly welcomed back into my Rwandan family. They didn't tell the kids that I was coming, and I surprised them by picking them up at school (yes, they have school 6 days a week here!). After a long nap to recover from my journey, I went with Yvette and Michel (who I live with) to the sports bar they run in town. Luckily I was all screwed up from the change in time zones, because we stayed until 4am, drinking, eating (goat brochette of course!), playing pool and dancing. I have lost no time in working toward my goal of learning to dance like a local! Sunday was spent sleeping and watching Big Brother Africa, which is aired 24 hours a day on a channel dedicated to Big Brother only! So today I came into town to the  Bourbon Coffee shop (Rwandan Starbucks-like cafe with fancy coffees and wireless internet) to start setting up my research project. Bohoro bohoro (little by little). I am remembering my Ikinyarwanda, which will be helpful since people are so impressed when I speak it. Especially when I introduce myself as Sara Agasaro. My French vocabulary is returning as well, although I must admit playing Scrabble in French with the kids yesterday was not easy! A bientot!

4 comments:

Krista said...

Glad you made it safe and sound. It sounds like you already having a great time with your family!

Good luck with your research over the next few months.

Love from London.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sara, your Mom passed on the site and we are so glad you are doing so well. Take good care of yourself and if you have a few moments , drop us a line as we are very interested in your life in Rwanda. All our love, Linda and Barry(bthomas@shaw.ca)

Barry Thomas said...

Hi Sara, Your mom gave us the site and we just wanted to say that we hope you have a great time and stay safe. If you get a few spare moments, please drop us a line as we are so interested in your life in Rwanda. Love and hugs, Barry and Linda(bthomas@shaw.ca)

Jordan said...

Hooray cubemate! I will keep track of your travels on your map that I have stolen (keeping safe) until you return!