Well, gang, it's been quite a while since the last post, and I know some of you are (ahem) dying to see more. (Maybe we should've come to San Diego?) Anyway, 6 weeks back in the States did us well and there is about a hundred or so pictures on the way from the journey, beginning more or less at Thanksgiving in Texas. Those pics are loaded and will be arriving at a screen near you shortly.
For now, though, GARDENING!
When we last left our heroes, they'd planted a number of seeds in the ground and spent the time abroad anxiously contemplating how the harvest would be coming along upon their return. Thankfully, all went well with some careful watering from Georges (the day guard). When we got back, all we had to do was do some transplanting and keep that water coming! As you can see, the watering part is no problem for my associate:
For now, though, GARDENING!
When we last left our heroes, they'd planted a number of seeds in the ground and spent the time abroad anxiously contemplating how the harvest would be coming along upon their return. Thankfully, all went well with some careful watering from Georges (the day guard). When we got back, all we had to do was do some transplanting and keep that water coming! As you can see, the watering part is no problem for my associate:
Ryder on water duty.
Wildflowers are blooming well...
...and Georges even planted an avocado seed, which started thriving quickly. We'll transplant it soon, before the sapling gets too big - pretty cool to see the see half out of the ground. It looks like the "Little Shop of Horrors" plant, burping a sapling (to me, anyway).
The basil...
...the summer squash...
...cilantro...
...spinach...
...Romaine lettuce...
...jalepenos... (yes, there is a trend to plant all Mexican-food-related crops)
...and a view from the Swiss Chard down the row.
"Kigali? What's That Look Like?"
Yes, we've come to that crucial junction in our broadcast where we show you a few pictures of the scenes around here, at least those that can be captured from a car (for now). Hopefully, you'll be able to tell that the terrain is quite hilly (hence the "land of 1000 hills" moniker) and that there is no shortage of motorcycles. Below, you can see a row of "moto-taxis," which offer a slightly more expensive ride than the matatu buses (very crowded, but used by most). What they do offer is more of a thrill ride that has a much higher possibility for road rash. The moto-taxi will zip you to and fro around Kigali as you hold on to the rear handle bar, or just practice your core strength and sit upright. (Holding onto the moto driver is a no-no, or just very uncommon.)
(below) The northern route from our neighborhood to the town center.
The view from town back towards where we live - due east, more or less. I'd love
to say that it's where that rainbow is ending, but that's a bit too far.
to say that it's where that rainbow is ending, but that's a bit too far.
A view of the town center (with the tall buildings) from the north...
...and a common street view as we head into town on the main road.
(Gigantic post coming soon with US trip pictures!)
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