As for the 4th of July in Rwanda - most of us Americans spent the afternoon at the embassy eating hot dogs and hamburgers and other American things. Simultaneously, over 10,000 Rwandans were on the other side of Kigali at the National Stadium celebrating their Independence Day (actually July 1) and their Liberation Day (July 4). It was a busy day in the city.
Last week was pretty calm. There was a traditional Baby Naming ceremony for Iranzi on Tuesday and a movie screening at the National stadium on Friday. Other than that, life was relaxing.
Today, we had the African Kids Day in Masaka and hundreds of children and parents were present. The government theme of the day was Child Abuse Prevention. Groups from schools and care groups competed in poems and skits (the prizes were rabbits and Bibles) and local officials were there to give talks.
Outside of work, it has been great getting to know a new country and culture. I am finally to a place where I feel comfortable enough getting around the city on my own by almost any (safe) means of transportation. It is a good feeling to be fully comfortable here. More and more young people continue to arrive and are starting to form a summer community which is fun.
I will write more soon - as soon as this crazy week is over.
