Hello, Bujumbura
2020年1月25日, ブルンジ ⋅ ☁️ 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.
My Journey To Burundi
2020年1月25日, ブルンジ ⋅ ☁️ 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.
Hotel Blue Velvet
2020年1月25日, ブルンジ ⋅ ☁️ 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.
Plage de Burjumbura
2020年1月25日, ブルンジ ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
A popular spot on a Saturday afternoon although you'll have to pay an entrance fee to fully enjoy.
Festive Beach Day
2020年1月25日, ブルンジ ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
Music designed to put everyone in a fun mood, especially the kids.
Friendship Memorial
2020年1月25日, ブルンジ ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
Dedicated to the bonds between Japan and Burundi.
Independence Square
2020年1月25日, ブルンジ ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
Thanks to hotel owner I am treated to a late afternoon tour around the city.
Mountainside View
2020年1月25日, ブルンジ ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
Although a bit hazy it is still a nice view of the city from this historical spot.
First President Memorial
2020年1月25日, ブルンジ ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
Over looking the city is a dedication to the country's first president who led Burundi to become independent in 1962.
Peace Memorial
2020年1月25日, ブルンジ ⋅ ☁️ 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もっと詳しく
Regina Mundi Cathedral
2020年1月25日, ブルンジ ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
A part of the Catholic faith which is big here.
A Nice Dinner
2020年1月25日, ブルンジ ⋅ ☁️ 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.😋
Balance Biking
2020年1月26日, ブルンジ ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
I'm always impressed with human ingenuity in Africa. This act takes skills.
Ruszi Delta
2020年1月26日, ブルンジ ⋅ ☁️ 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.. 🙄
Boat Preparation
2020年1月26日, ブルンジ ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
Boat motor and gasoline is locked up in storage until need.. Then wheel barreled to locked boat as needed.
Launch Spot
2020年1月26日, ブルンジ ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
This area of the river is fed all the way from the Congo and today is moving at pretty fast clip.
Rusizi Bridge
2020年1月26日, ブルンジ ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
Pretty modern and seemly well built.
Can You Spot Me..
2020年1月26日, ブルンジ ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
Don't lie.. or it will just be a bunch of Croc..🤪
Cruising Rusizi Delta
2020年1月26日, ブルンジ ⋅ ☁️ 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.
Water Border
2020年1月26日, ブルンジ ⋅ ☁️ 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.
Can You See Me...
2020年1月26日, ブルンジ ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
I have got my eyes on you.. and that's no croc...
Happy Hippo's
2020年1月26日, ブルンジ ⋅ ☁️ 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!
Goodbye Hippo's
2020年1月26日, ブルンジ ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
Wish it could have been a 3 hour tour.. A 3 Hour Tour..🙃
National Election Rally
2020年1月26日, ブルンジ ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
Taking to the streets to support your candidate.
Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika
2020年1月26日, ブルンジ ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
Nice.. and probably expensive resort hotel but a good spot for lunch and to enjoy a Lake Tanganyika beach.


























































