Rwanda

I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to return to Rwanda this past September while in Tanzania. It was a truly humbling and unforgettable experience. I honestly never thought I would be back in Rwanda but I was glad that I made the trip. What made the trip was the personal connections that we had in Kigali and Alain.

I met Placide two years ago on my first trip to Rwanda and both he and Alain welcomed me, Selina, Eunice and Michelle with open arms and made us feel at home. I felt at ease this second time around in Rwanda, so much so that I could envision myself living and working in Rwanda.

There were great time in Rwanda like finding and purchasing peace baskets from a women's cooperative where the proceeds went back to these women helping them to be self-sustainable. Also, the night Placide and Alain had us over for dinner and we almost suffocated from laughing so hard.

There were also sad times. Like visiting the genocide sites and reliving and remembering those that perished 15 years ago. The five days we spent in Rwanda were emotionally drainning but if I could go back again, I would do it in a heart beat.

I cannot say enough about Placide and how he made that week one of the most memorable of my life.

Inshalla