So…if we’re to be completely honest, we did not really want to participate in today’s excursion. Not because it wouldn’t be interesting and important but because it would mean spending yet another 6 hours in the van. Which, if we’ve learned anything in the last few...

Today is a very special day for all of Rwanda. Umuganda means ‘coming together with a common purpose to achieve an outcome’ and takes place in cities, towns, communities, and villages throughout the country. Everyone aged 16 to 65 must participate otherwise they may...

It is a beautiful thing to wake up in the morning knowing that 1) you slept very well, 2) you’re able to take a stand-up shower, 3) you have time to take your time before breakfast is served and 4) there is nothing you have to do today and nowhere you need to be. We...

45 minutes from the city of Ruhengeri is a dock. There was a boat and a small crew of young men waiting for us. They made quick work of all our gear, loading it up onto the boat and then we all piled on. The boat itself was awesome – the seats along the edges were...

Before we say anything about this, take our advice and get your permits for the park in plenty of time!! We goofed and waited too long. Our bus ride yesterday was spent on the phone trying to get this all sorted out. If we hadn’t had Abdoul with us, I’m not sure we...

We are leaving Kigali today for a few days. We will drive 3-5 hours, depending on traffic, northwest to the city of Musanze, formerly known as Ruhengeri. We have come to learn that road trips in Rwanda are quite slow. There are very few sections of the highway where...

Rwanda is undergoing a lot of growth, a concerted effort to improve their life for today and also in the future. While a lot of efforts are focused on basic needs, coming together as one people, and rebuilding after the genocide, some groups are looking at the land....