Rwanda

For the last week I have been in Rwanda staying with my friend Fidelis.  He and I attended Santa Clara University’s MBA program where we met.  In January, I told him about my round the world trip and he was nice enough to offer to host me in his home country of Rwanda as he planned to be there this summer.

So months later, here I am in Rwanda staying with his family.  During the week, I have met his parents and all, but one sibling.  We visited Akagera National Park, Genocide Memorial Center, King’s Palace, and an orphanage where his brother Emmy works.  I have learned a great deal about the history of Rwanda and its people.

Traveling with someone from the country was a nice change from staying in hostels.  I was absorbed into their life, which was like taking a compacted one week school course about Rwanda.  While I was here, the people were friendly and I felt very safe in the country.  All the food was natural and the meat was delicious.  Brochette was my favorite food.  Brochette can either be beef, chicken, goat, or fish, which is barbecued and put on skewer.  They flavor the meat perfectly and if you want a little heat you can add Akabanga sauce (hot chili sauce).  My favorite was the beef brochette.

During my stay, the hospitability of Fidelis’ family has been amazing.  They have fed me and each taken the time to drive Fidelis and I around Rwanda seeing different sites.  It has been a great learning experience and I have enjoyed his family.

For now, I head to Bangkok, Thailand.  I will stay in Bangkok for a few days and then head over to Cambodia to see Angkor Wat.  After Cambodia, I will find my way back to Thailand to Koh Phangan island to experience the Full Moon Party.  Then on the 30th, I take an overnight flight on Air China to Tokyo, Japan.  I stay in Japan for one week then head home roughly August 6th.  Three more very exciting countries!

Chris