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Bon voyage, Packing, Rwanda

A JOURNEY BY BUS

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How exciting it is to take a bus in Rwanda! Is it a big bus or a small bus? Well it is a van. It can be big for 20 people or small that fits 15 people, but they are never on the road with less than 24 people squeezed in like sardines in a can.

imageIt is a privilege to get a seat by the window. Please leave the windows open, so that the dust that is in can circulate and eventually go out. Believe me, that works!

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Take the minimun necessary for your jorney or be prepared to pay for an extra seat for your luggage.

 

Accommodation, Packing, Rwanda

TIME TO LEAVE FOR RUHUHA

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7th July 2015 – 8:30

It is time to leave Kigali for the place I will stay for four weeks. It is Ruhuha, Mareba Sector in the District of Bugesera in Rwanda.

The region is predominantly arid and the vegetation is characterised by short grass, savannas, shrubs and short trees.

The climate is dry and the temperature average ranges between 26 and 29C.

image image imageI am looking forward to seeing my house and to  know everything about Ruhuha.  It is about 60 km from Kigali.

Bon voyage, Packing, Reflection, Rwanda

LANDING IN KIGALI

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05th July 2015 – 8:44

I usually think that a picture can speak for itself.

image imageWhat a lovely sunny day and a beautiful clear blue sky!

Maybe a little bit tricky to accommodate all those suitcases in 2 trucks plus 16 teachers from Scotland in 4 cars at Kigali airport, Rwanda. Everybody was very excited, maybe a little anxious of what would happen next.

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Yes, it is time for a pause and a pose while my first shot is taken in Kigali. I managed to carry a world map all the way from Aberdeen to Kigali without losing it. 

My husband has observed – “You have carried the world half way around it  haha…”

My friend Anne Goldie also said – “got your map ready…”

Yippee! I have made it!

Packing

ABERDEEN AIRPORT

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4th July 2015   –   12:23

Having been away on holiday a few times every year, I think I have learnt how to pack. I always pack too much!

WHAT WOULD I DO DIFFERENTLY?

It was an exercise of what I should or should not take with me to Rwanda. I was very concious of my suitcases’ weight and how they could be heavy and difficult to be carried from one place to another while travelling in the country. It is wise to be aware of some issues that you can face and how to avoid them whem it is possible. So, I tried to pack carefully and light, but taking enough pieces of clothes for 30 days. Consequently washing would not be needed. Of course I am also taking some teaching  resources, which hopefully will be useful in the school I am going to have my work experience.

WELL, I THINK I AM READY!

I am taking a medium and a hand suitcases which I will dispach to be collected in my destination, Kigali the capital of Rwanda. I am also taking two hand- free bags; a spotty black and white backpack to carry my personal belongings, and a long strap purse cross-body style. Certainly they will hold essential items and will allow hands-free freedom.

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It is my lovely husband who is taking me to the airport in Aberdeen and who I will miss everyday.

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