Friday, May 20, 2005
TGIKW
Weather report: Well the "Rainy" season seems to have ended. Before I came to Rwanda I packed a serious raincoat in anticipation of the 'unceasing rain' during April and May. Well, not this year - another perfect sunny and warm day.
A most common sight - in fact a non-stop view on my drive from "Hotel Rwanda' to CAPMER - is the building of sidewalks. There are manual laborers digging, measuring and laying down cement blocks along just about every road.
Another notable thing in Kigali are the drainage ditches. Alongside many of the streets in downtown Kigali there are uncovered drainage ditches about 2 feet deep. They are clean and functional. On the few occasions when it DID rain, the streets stayed dry and passable - unlike northern Florida where I live! The only problem is that they are uncovered and - although it would NEVER happen to me ;) - I have heard tales of some people stumbling into them and banging up ankles. (no groin injuries though)
Enjoy the weekend. I have only 4 more days left in lovely Kigali.
OK, I admit it, I am ready for SOMETHING ELSE FOR BREAKFAST. The hotel is great, but that breakfast buffet is OLD now! but the view is nice :)! see below
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