Good Sunday afternoon from Kigali, Rwanda,
Our team had a very successful first week
of teaching a new course (VAST) developed by my terrific colleagues Adam and
Patty. They were long work days but worth it!
Such engagement and gratitude from the
Rwandan participants made it a very satisfying and worthwhile. We hope they will be able to implement
their new knowledge and skills learned in simulation into daily practice.
After work Friday we hit the road for a day
of cycling from the African Rising Cycling Centre near Ruhengeri. This is
where the Rwandan National Cycling team trains and Abraham our patient guide
was a former member of the team ( 5 time Rwandan champion!).
It was a perfect day. Cycled 40 km in total
through villages of beautiful people and each of them had a smile and a wave
for us. I am never able to describe the sights we
see in Rwanda with enough justice. The colourful fabric on the mothers and
babies, the lush green vegetation and crops, the goats and cows serenading, the beautiful lakes and distinctive fishing boats are the background
canvas everywhere you look. Most importantly, is how hard you see
everyone working and the many kilometres they walk for water and to market with
produce on their heads and bicycles.
A very positive aspect of Rwanda is there
seems to be food for most people because it is readily grown in the climate.
We are back in Kigali having an afternoon
of rest beside the pool before starting round 2 of the VAST Course for a new
set of learners.
I hope everyone is well,
Love from Rwanda
Michelle
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| The happy team hitting the trail |
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| Abraham |
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| Mother with baby and water |
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| Local transport on Lake Ruhondo |
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| Patty in Team Rwanda jersey |
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