Hello, Bujumbura
25 januari 2020, Boeroendi ⋅ ☁️ 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
25 januari 2020, Boeroendi ⋅ ☁️ 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
25 januari 2020, Boeroendi ⋅ ☁️ 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
25 januari 2020, Boeroendi ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
A popular spot on a Saturday afternoon although you'll have to pay an entrance fee to fully enjoy.
Festive Beach Day
25 januari 2020, Boeroendi ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
Music designed to put everyone in a fun mood, especially the kids.
Friendship Memorial
25 januari 2020, Boeroendi ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
Dedicated to the bonds between Japan and Burundi.
Independence Square
25 januari 2020, Boeroendi ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
Thanks to hotel owner I am treated to a late afternoon tour around the city.
Mountainside View
25 januari 2020, Boeroendi ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
Although a bit hazy it is still a nice view of the city from this historical spot.
First President Memorial
25 januari 2020, Boeroendi ⋅ ☁️ 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
25 januari 2020, Boeroendi ⋅ ☁️ 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 handMeer informatie
Regina Mundi Cathedral
25 januari 2020, Boeroendi ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
A part of the Catholic faith which is big here.
A Nice Dinner
25 januari 2020, Boeroendi ⋅ ☁️ 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
26 januari 2020, Boeroendi ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
I'm always impressed with human ingenuity in Africa. This act takes skills.
Ruszi Delta
26 januari 2020, Boeroendi ⋅ ☁️ 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
26 januari 2020, Boeroendi ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
Boat motor and gasoline is locked up in storage until need.. Then wheel barreled to locked boat as needed.
Launch Spot
26 januari 2020, Boeroendi ⋅ ☁️ 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
26 januari 2020, Boeroendi ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
Pretty modern and seemly well built.
Can You Spot Me..
26 januari 2020, Boeroendi ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
Don't lie.. or it will just be a bunch of Croc..🤪
Cruising Rusizi Delta
26 januari 2020, Boeroendi ⋅ ☁️ 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
26 januari 2020, Boeroendi ⋅ ☁️ 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...
26 januari 2020, Boeroendi ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
I have got my eyes on you.. and that's no croc...
Happy Hippo's
26 januari 2020, Boeroendi ⋅ ☁️ 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
26 januari 2020, Boeroendi ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
Wish it could have been a 3 hour tour.. A 3 Hour Tour..🙃
National Election Rally
26 januari 2020, Boeroendi ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
Taking to the streets to support your candidate.
Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika
26 januari 2020, Boeroendi ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
Nice.. and probably expensive resort hotel but a good spot for lunch and to enjoy a Lake Tanganyika beach.


























































