January 2020

Burundi, 3 Years Later

But this time with a visa in hand from Washington DC, I actually get to step foot in country. Read more

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January 25, 2020
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- Day 1
- Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 3:57 PM
- ☁️ 82 °F
- Altitude: 2,556 ft
- Burundi Aéroport de Bujumbura Gakumbu -3.32, 29.318333°19’12” S 29°19’6” E
Hello, Bujumbura
January 25, 2020 in Burundi ⋅ ☁️ 82 °F
After about an hour and a half flight from Nairobi I finally set foot in Burundi. A major accomplishment from 3 years ago.
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- Day 1
- Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 4:38 PM
- ☁️ 81 °F
- Altitude: 2,592 ft
- Burundi Ninga -3.275, 29.313°16’30” S 29°18’36” E
My Journey To Burundi
January 25, 2020 in Burundi ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
It all started with a 13hr flight from JFK, then a 4.5 he airport sit in Nairobi before an hour and a half flight to Burjumbura.
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- Day 1
- Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 5:04 PM
- ☁️ 79 °F
- Altitude: 2,539 ft
- Burundi Rusabagi -3.3495, 29.339983°20’58” S 29°20’24” E
Hotel Blue Velvet
January 25, 2020 in Burundi ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
A $40-50 per night hotel with a great owner and staff. Located in a quiet area next to UN and South African Embassy complexes.
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- Day 1
- Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 5:45 PM
- ☁️ 77 °F
- Altitude: 2,530 ft
- Burundi Ntahangwa -3.37396, 29.338813°22’26” S 29°20’20” E
Plage de Burjumbura
January 25, 2020 in Burundi ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
A popular spot on a Saturday afternoon although you'll have to pay an entrance fee to fully enjoy.
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- Day 1
- Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 5:46 PM
- ☁️ 77 °F
- Altitude: 2,520 ft
- Burundi Plage Bujumbura -3.37987, 29.347713°22’48” S 29°20’52” E
Festive Beach Day
January 25, 2020 in Burundi ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
Music designed to put everyone in a fun mood, especially the kids.
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- Day 1
- Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 5:51 PM
- ☁️ 77 °F
- Altitude: 2,543 ft
- Burundi Plage Bujumbura -3.38, 29.348333°22’48” S 29°20’54” E
Friendship Memorial
January 25, 2020 in Burundi ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
Dedicated to the bonds between Japan and Burundi.
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- Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 6:03 PM
- ☁️ 75 °F
- Altitude: 2,621 ft
- Burundi Stade Bujumbura -3.38167, 29.361673°22’54” S 29°21’42” E
Independence Square
January 25, 2020 in Burundi ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
Thanks to hotel owner I am treated to a late afternoon tour around the city.
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- Day 1
- Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 6:17 PM
- ☁️ 75 °F
- Altitude: 3,114 ft
- Burundi Monument Bujumbura -3.39167, 29.386673°23’30” S 29°23’12” E
Mountainside View
January 25, 2020 in Burundi ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
Although a bit hazy it is still a nice view of the city from this historical spot.
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- Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 6:18 PM
- ☁️ 75 °F
- Altitude: 3,176 ft
- Burundi Rweza -3.39333, 29.386673°23’36” S 29°23’12” E
First President Memorial
January 25, 2020 in Burundi ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
Over looking the city is a dedication to the country's first president who led Burundi to become independent in 1962.
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- Day 1
- Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 6:23 PM
- ☁️ 75 °F
- Altitude: 3,248 ft
- Burundi Rweza -3.39333, 29.388333°23’36” S 29°23’18” E
Peace Memorial
January 25, 2020 in Burundi ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
Like most countries Burundi has had it's sad times but the country is now at peace. Even so that peace is maintained with a military presence around the city. There is even personnel around with hand held rocket launchers.Read more
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- Day 1
- Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 6:35 PM
- ☁️ 72 °F
- Altitude: 2,530 ft
- Burundi Plage Bujumbura -3.38343, 29.35243°23’0” S 29°21’9” E
Regina Mundi Cathedral
January 25, 2020 in Burundi ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
A part of the Catholic faith which is big here.
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- Day 1
- Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 7:35 PM
- ☁️ 73 °F
- Altitude: 2,503 ft
- Burundi Plage Bujumbura -3.38509, 29.350543°23’6” S 29°21’2” E
A Nice Dinner
January 25, 2020 in Burundi ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
For a local taste and flavor I have my first meal in Burundi at Hotel Blue Velvet. A well presented meal served with a local brew that is traditionally drunk warm. All for about $11.😋
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- Day 2
- Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 11:33 AM
- ☁️ 77 °F
- Altitude: 2,543 ft
- Burundi Grande Rusizi -3.34167, 29.271673°20’30” S 29°16’18” E
Balance Biking
January 26, 2020 in Burundi ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
I'm always impressed with human ingenuity in Africa. This act takes skills.
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- Day 2
- Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 11:34 AM
- ☁️ 77 °F
- Altitude: 2,546 ft
- Burundi Grande Rusizi -3.34333, 29.273333°20’36” S 29°16’24” E
Ruszi Delta
January 26, 2020 in Burundi ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
An expensive outing $100 for 45m boat ride. Original plan was to do hiking but heavy rain overnight made trails impossible and almost broke the bank.. 🙄
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- Day 2
- Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 11:48 AM
- ☁️ 79 °F
- Altitude: 2,546 ft
- Burundi Grande Rusizi -3.34333, 29.273333°20’36” S 29°16’24” E
Boat Preparation
January 26, 2020 in Burundi ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
Boat motor and gasoline is locked up in storage until need.. Then wheel barreled to locked boat as needed.
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- Day 2
- Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 11:51 AM
- ☁️ 79 °F
- Altitude: 2,546 ft
- Burundi Grande Rusizi -3.34333, 29.273333°20’36” S 29°16’24” E
Launch Spot
January 26, 2020 in Burundi ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
This area of the river is fed all the way from the Congo and today is moving at pretty fast clip.
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- Day 2
- Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 11:57 AM
- ☁️ 79 °F
- Altitude: 2,566 ft
- Burundi Grande Rusizi -3.345, 29.273333°20’42” S 29°16’24” E
Rusizi Bridge
January 26, 2020 in Burundi ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
Pretty modern and seemly well built.
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- Day 2
- Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 12:01 PM
- ☁️ 79 °F
- Altitude: 2,500 ft
- Burundi Grande Rusizi -3.34699, 29.273013°20’49” S 29°16’23” E
Can You Spot Me..
January 26, 2020 in Burundi ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
Don't lie.. or it will just be a bunch of Croc..🤪
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- Day 2
- Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 12:06 PM
- ☁️ 79 °F
- Altitude: 2,539 ft
- Burundi Grande Rusizi -3.35833, 29.266673°21’30” S 29°16’0” E
Cruising Rusizi Delta
January 26, 2020 in Burundi ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
We spot a lot of Hippo's mostly along the river's edge. However, they rapidly disappear at the sound of us approaching.
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- Day 2
- Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 12:14 PM
- ☁️ 79 °F
- Altitude: 2,497 ft
- Burundi Kigarama -3.36833, 29.268333°22’6” S 29°16’6” E
Water Border
January 26, 2020 in Burundi ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
One spot where Ruisizi River meets Lake Tanganyika which serves as natural border with DRC and Tanzania. Lake Tanganyika is also the world's longest freshwater lake.
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- Day 2
- Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 12:25 PM
- ☁️ 79 °F
- Altitude: 2,510 ft
- Burundi Grande Rusizi -3.35667, 29.268333°21’24” S 29°16’6” E
Can You See Me...
January 26, 2020 in Burundi ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
I have got my eyes on you.. and that's no croc...
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- Day 2
- Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 12:33 PM
- ☁️ 79 °F
- Altitude: 2,556 ft
- Burundi Grande Rusizi -3.35333, 29.273333°21’12” S 29°16’24” E
Happy Hippo's
January 26, 2020 in Burundi ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
Although a few of them should probably join Nutri System. I'm not pointing any fingers but at least one or two of them are about 3 tons!
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- Day 2
- Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 12:41 PM
- ☁️ 81 °F
- Altitude: 2,566 ft
- Burundi Grande Rusizi -3.345, 29.273333°20’42” S 29°16’24” E
Goodbye Hippo's
January 26, 2020 in Burundi ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
Wish it could have been a 3 hour tour.. A 3 Hour Tour..🙃
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- Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 12:50 PM
- ⛅ 75 °F
- Altitude: 2,536 ft
- Burundi Kajaga -3.34863, 29.309213°20’55” S 29°18’33” E
National Election Rally
January 26, 2020 in Burundi ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
Taking to the streets to support your candidate.
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- Day 2
- Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 1:07 PM
- ☁️ 79 °F
- Altitude: 2,520 ft
- Burundi Mutimbuzi -3.35333, 29.323°21’12” S 29°19’12” E
Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika
January 26, 2020 in Burundi ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
Nice.. and probably expensive resort hotel but a good spot for lunch and to enjoy a Lake Tanganyika beach.
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