5th July 2015

We, the GLP teachers, stay in the hotel Le Printemps in Kigali. The Rwandans read “La Printa.”  It is very important to know how to pronounce the name of the hotel, just in case you get lost in the town and need some directions from the locals.

The hotel is clean, the staff is friendly and the location is excellent.  I enjoyed the surrounding area where I  could have access to everything I needed.

There are restaurants, food shops and many banks. But I advise you may need a lot of patience. It takes about one hour to get your meal prepared and  the Banks electronic system can be very slow.  Can you wait?

I also treated myself a couple of times in a lovely saloon for a manicure and a pedicure.  It is just across the street. It has talented and kind staff. I think you have to remind them to start the pedicure first, so that it can dry while your manicure is done. Well, I did not notice it until the lady asked if I had my flip-flop with me. Of course not!

Well, as I said the location brings all the facilities,  such as  a very busy bus station. It is Kimirongo (some people say Chimirongo) and at the back of the station you will find the famous and alive market with the same name. Kimirongo market is a gem!