Our adventure began last week as we had our visa issues to cope with for the DRC! Many millions of thank yous to Jennifer Melton of UNICEF for assisting us with our invitation letters that we so desperately needed to get our visas to the DRC...some maple syrup is on the way. After much worry and running around by Tanya we got our visas at the eleventh hour...Friday.
On Monday we began our journey towards Kigali... I do not recommend Brussells Air. I am sure they are responsible for my first stomach bug as I arrived in Kigali! We arrived in Kigali last night. Tanya's lugggage was the last off the conveyor belt last night, just to test her nerves to the limit. A million thanks to Margalie, my beloved friend and compatriot for picking us up in her UN truck and hosting us in her beautiful home in Kigali.
Oh yes, and I should mention we arrived just as the election campaign began last night. What timing we have...
Patrick also arrived last night from Kenya. He managed to have his wallet stolen in Nairobi on his way to the airport...oh la la. Last night, after my stomach was vacated, I slept wonderfully. We woke up this morning to the beautiful mille collines of Rwanda. The smells and the sounds bring you back to the essence of life.
We are leaving for Goma today with the assistance of the MONUC shuttle. Once again Margalie...you are a saint. We look forward to our journey today and the adventures that await us in Goma.
Thanks to Dennis, Shannon, David, and the G for your support. Also a big thank you to our wonderful families for your prayers and support.
Shelly and Tanya
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