Genevieve and I have finally arrived in Kigali after what seems an eternity on airplanes. We had a 10 hour layover in London, but took a day room so managed a nap, swim and shower. The 6 hour layover in Nairobi airport was less luxurious but we immediately noticed how much slower the pace is. We spent an interesting hour chatting with a British gentleman who is a retired engineer working for Oxfam. He has been everywhere in Africa and just returned from Somalia where he was assessing a water program. The city he departed was bombed the next day. He was in charge of 350,000 refugees in Tanzania just after the Rwandan genocide. He's a wonderful man and was full of good advice and also praise for Rwanda.
Would it be a cliche to say that from the airplane Rwanda is green and hilly? The customs officer was without doubt the most friendly I've encountered. He was beaming as he welcomed us to Rwanda.
We are now getting settled into the guesthouse and I am far too tired to write anything more. I'm also in need of resucitation as my heart rate is 110 and my oxygen sat is 94.
xxoo Patty
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Patty, It's great to hear that you've arrived. We're really looking forward to hearing more, and hopefully seeing some pictures once you've recovered from the ordeal of the trip and have settled in.
Love Richard
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