Its been about a year and a half since I have been in Central Africa. My last trip took almost a year to figure out. I can no longer only be a traveler in these places. I can't simply take good photos, show sympathy, and move on. This trip is about figuring out my true relationship with those countries, and the people. I have no real anxiety, just anticipation. I leave tonight, have one day in London, then meet my friends to fly to Kigali. From Kigali we fly to Bujumbura, the Capital of Burundi and spend 4 days in a couple of communities there. Then back to Kigali and have a look a some 'social commerce' programs. On Saturday the 7th we fly to the border of Rwanda and drive into Bukavu, in the Democratic Republic of Congo to visit with a friend Kristee Watson. Monday morning the 9th we take a fast boat up Lake Kivu to Goma and spend our last couple of days at Heal Africa with Lyn and Jo Lusi. Of course, this is Africa, so that schedule may all change.
I will try to post as often as I can.
1 comment:
Bon voyage, mon ami! And while your trip will be more than the taking of pictures, don't let it be less than the taking of pictures - throw some on the blog now and then?
Looking forward to your return, and all that you bring back from Africa!
Ron
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