The tour around Rwanda survey of secondary schools has been postponed until late April at the earliest. I am still trying to catch up with recent events and write a proper blog entry but here are some pictures from Bruce Upton's birthday bash in Gahini. Bruce is kind of the elder statesman here, whose blog is a fascinating source of information on life here in Rwanda as a volunteer and has a lot more specifically education-related material than mine does (Alfred: and fewer annoying interruptions too!). Gahini is on the shores of Lake Muhazi and is normally a stunningly beautiful place with swimming and boating but the day was rather drizzly and overcast (though the following day, as you will see from the pictures, was stunning!). It was a nice occasion and a huge crowd of volunteers and friends turned out for the occasion. It was a pity Andy and Tiga weren't there but Andy had to be up early for Mass in Butare on the Sunday morning and couldn't make it (Alfred: Must be some mistake here ......). Other than spending the night in Gahini Hospital with a sick friend it all went well. I am planning a big birthday party for my 50th in August so this is one possible venue (Alfred: maybe you should discuss that with Ivana first, eh? It is supposed to be a JOINT party after all!)
Weaver birds, just like the ones behind my house in Gisagara.
Weaver bird colony on the lakeside, and birthday boy himself!
Some places have a dog that goes around and begs for scraps .....................
Partytime!
Jambo Beach - party location
Lake Muhazi the day of the party
Lake Muhazi the day AFTER the party!
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Lake Muhazi looks fabulous.... so wild and yet so peaceful. Your 50th... what you planning..whatever it'll special...! Best of luck on the travels of the coming weeks. Jennifer
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