So life in Rwanda is now becoming very routine. When we first arrived, everywhere we went a crowd would stop and stare at the "muzungus" (white person or Gringo). In fact people would yell out that "muzungus" were coming and a crowd would form. Now, thankfully we are slowly becoming part of the Rwandan backdrop in our town.
Everyday we have Kinyarwandan language class that usually lasts for about 4 to 5 hours. We also each have a Rwandan family that we visit at least twice a week. My family is great! They have 5 boys and the wife is expecting again (she really wants a girl!). This coming week she is going to be teaching me how to cook authentic Rwandan food.
This last week we learned a little bit more about the Genocide and visited memorial sites. In Rwandan culture it is inapporiate to discuss the genocide or politics, so it has been very difficult to be a typical, curious American and ask questions about these subjects. In fact our language teachers say we ask too many questions!
I've tried to upload pictures to show how beautiful Rwanda is but my internet connect is too poor to do that.
Love and miss all of you!
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Thanks Mary Rose for the Update. Really appreciate all the input on what you are doing in Rwanda. Very interesting. Stay safe and take good care of yourself.
Love you ... Papa
So good to hear from you MaryRose. We think of you often and hope that your experiences there are very rewarding to you and those you're with. Take care! - Jenn
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