NKUNDA U RWANDA!!
Since arriving in Rwanda I have come to the realization that I do not think I am much of a blogger. However, ill give it a shot. Rwanda is beautiful, not just the land but the people, the weather, everything about it. So far I have had a whirlwind of emotions, between the jetlag from travel, meeting so many new people, and missing everything that is still in the states it has been a tiring two weeks. It is also crazy for me to think that I have only been here for two weeks.
To recap thus far- I met all the volunteers in Philadelphia (we are a group of 37), we were there for about 24 hours, before flying out of JFK into Brussels. From there we got on a plane which took us directly into Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. We stayed in Kigali for 3 nights. We are now in a town called Nyanzia. Everyday, which is what my teachers call me by the way, apparently there is an Avery in the first group of volunteers back in Rwanda and the nickname stuck, we have classes all day-language, cross cultural training, health education, and more. The language is intense and complicated, but I am trying my best and getting there slowly. The avocado tree in my back yard is amazing and the kids are great to talk to to practice language, or kick around a soccer ball with. I have a resource mother named Clemence, I visit with her about 3 times a week. Everyone in the town, including the mayor, has been open and welcoming to have us here. Hopefully I will know more about my site in the next two weeks, it will most likely be on the west side of Rwanda and more hospital/clinic based rather than community organizational-but again, this is not set in stone and could change completely.
Everyday I am learning something new and falling more in love with everything around me. Ill keep you all updated. XOXO
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Wow it sounds so exciting. I guess you wont be sitting down with Rosetta Stone huh? lol I'm sure you'll be fluent in the language in no time. I hope you can send some pictures when you have a chance. We miss you! Cant wait for your next entry! Be safe!
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i was so excited when i saw an update from your blog in my google reader! i'm so glad you're doing well. thanks for doing this for us techies, even if it is against your nature :) love love love xo
ReplyDeleteI'm so proud of you Ave, and you CAN do this blog thing! I've been looking forward to reading and am glad that you updated! Sounds like it's a very beautiful place, I'm so excited for you!!!! Love you!! xoxoxox!
ReplyDeleteOhhh Avery!!! I am so happy to hear from u! I'm so happy ur falling in love with it there, that's all u need, the rest will all fall into place. We miss u so much here ave! Ur an awesome blogger by the way! Im still tearing, it sounds like such a beautiful place to be! Stay in touch! I love you!! <3
ReplyDeletei miss you and your tiny head and ever wise insite into whats the more level headed way of dealing with things. i love you so much babe and i hope people there are getting what im missing.
ReplyDeleteMy " Everyday" beautiful Avery, I love that you love Rwanda. I will send you things on your wish list starting with pepper flakes and Cliff bars. I miss you and think of you every waking moment. I always knew you would be seeing the world! Share as much of it as possible with us through this blog, photos etc. All of us back home wait for every little bit of news from you! I love you. Love, Mom
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