On the Road Again

I am leaving Butare tomorrow afternoon.  I accomplished everything I could during my stay.  Butare is beautiful, but a very small town.  Not much going on in Butare.  I watched the last of my movies tonight and did a final dye job on my hair.  I am ready!!

Also, a large group of young US nurses arrived and are staying at my motel.  The noise is terrible, both night and day (6am)!!  I am out of here!!!

We have a staff meeting in the morning and I hop on a bus for Kigali.  I dread the bus ride, but it is the only way to get around Rwanda, other than by car.  I never looked at what it would cost to rent a car.  Given my hatred for buses, I am surprised I didn’t.

I will be with a couple of the university exchange students from Germany.  It will be fun to travel with someone for a change.  I definitely had a lot of alone time this month.  We hope to get a couple hikes in, including the gorilla trek in the northern forests of Rwanda.

John, the guy from my hotel in Kigali, is picking up my big suitcase at the Kigali bus station, where I switch buses.  I only need a backpack for the three days.  I am not sure how cold or rainy it will be, but I am sure I will survive with the basics.

I made my last batch of carrot cupcakes, but they didn’t turn out very well.  I had to reduce the price to 300rwf per cupcake, which is not even 50cents.  I gave Louise my feedback on the staff and some of my observations.  I hope they follow up.

Walking home tonight, I realize that this may be my last time in Butare.  

NOTE: I may not have my computer with me to do a blog every day, while visiting the Gorillas; so if you do not see anything for a few days, stay tuned!

Have a great day, Paula