Ruhinga

On Sunday, we transferred to the Rwanda Airport, to catch a flight to Tanzania. I was surprised how much I enjoyed Rwanda. It is beautiful (green rolling hills) and clean. It's definitely a culture shock though. From Kigali to Ruhengari, there is one main paved road. It is abuzz with activity. Women carrying baskets and large full sacks on their heads, children (including very young) walking to/from school on their own, men on bicycles hauling huge loads of stuff -- we even saw one transporting a door on his bicycle, cows and goats being herded by their owners. All of this with motor bikes and cars making their way along this narrow road with barely a shoulder. I have no photos of this, unfortunately, but vivid memories.Read more