10/22/2018 0 Comments Abashyitsi - visitorsWe have been very lucky to have visitors come out to stay with us this year. The past few weeks we have had an opportunity to use our spare rooms! My cousin Lorna, husband Richard and their (and our) friends, Dot and Glyn came to Rwanda for a three week holiday. They packed in a lot and certainly 'did' Rwanda. Aside from spending a week with us they visited Akagera National park staying in the wonderful Ruzizi Tented Lodge and spent a few days in Kigali staying at the aptly named Heaven Hotel. Then they flew to Kamembe and came to join us in Nyamasheke. After they left us they spent time in Karongi and Rubavu by the lake and a few days in Musanze - as I say they 'did' Rwanda and really loved what the country has to offer as a fantastic holiday location. We packed a lot into the week they stayed with us. We took a boat to the island of Gihaya to visit the women's cooperative to buy a few baskets. Tara primary were very happy to see us, the school has received some money to buy books for the children ![]() We visited St Kizita's nursery that Lorna and Dot have helped to support since it first opened 18 months ago. ![]() ![]() Lots of opportunities to enjoy the lake and the hot springs. ![]() Rwanda grows a lot of coffee and we really enjoyed a visit to Jean Paul's coffee plantation, washing station and dry mill. ![]() Enjoying the beautiful garden at JPs house It was lovely having visitors and for them to really appreciate the beauty of Rwanda.
And I really appreciated having all the bedding washed before they left! Thanks!
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10/13/2018 0 Comments Off to the rugby!We were delighted when our team - Rusizi Resilience RFC made it to the National League final for the second time in three years. In the past I have followed the matches from home via messages on Whats app but for the first time we were going to be able to go and support the team in person. We knew they were playing a strong Kigali team - The Kigali Sharks managed by our very good friend, Kamanda, but we were happy to have got to the final and really just wanted the lads to put up a good performance - which they did. We arrived at the ground early enough to have a quick prematch drink and then went to greet the team who play in Caldicot kit. There weren't quite enough shirts to go around so they were supplemented by black and white South Gower kits and Oakdale mini rugby. Thanks to all the welsh clubs that have donated shirts over the years! ![]() The president of the Rwanda Rugby federation was sat with the trophies and the winning team was also going to be given a very special ball (one of the several hundred we had brought out with us last year!!) Glyn was the VIP who was taken out to shake everyone's hands before the game started. The first half was tough and the Sharks had the upper hand. Half time score 15-0. Glyn had a chat with the team at half time to encourage them. Resilience are well named and in the second half they stepped up a gear and played really well. Right to the end they fought hard and it was an exciting game that ended 27 - 14. But they did a great job and although they were disappointed - we were really proud. I will let the pictures tell the story. Donatien receiving the runners up trophy We invited the team to the local bar for a post match drink - think we attracted a few extras but the manager of the bar was very happy with us! Valens - we can always rely on him for a smile!!
Well done Rusizi Resilience RFC you have been brilliant. Maybe next year ........ |
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