Oh boy, have I been busy. I've had a nice, long healthy streak and made sure to take full advantage given we know that parasites are as capricious as the weather. Speaking of the weather, I just want to note that it is STILL raining. As I understand it, December through the start of April... Continue Reading →

Its been a bit since I wrote part one of this post. So, given how work-oriented and hectic the past two weeks have been, instead of detailing that, Im adding another installment to the list. This is going to be all for this week. I know it is a short one. But I had quite... Continue Reading →

Alas, I once again found myself without a signal strong enough to connect to the blog site when I sat down to draft this. So, unfortunately, this one is arriving way after I wrote – and a few days after I promised it, too (Sorry, Grandma, I guess I was being too aspirational!!). It has been... Continue Reading →

Back from Christmas, I’ve resettled into my normal flow. Pouring hours into my research during the week and taking time on the weekends to get some time outside the city. Honestly, I do not have too too much time left in Rwanda, so I have some packed weekends ahead trying to fit in as much... Continue Reading →

Happy New Year, Everyone! Alright, I know – my blogging reliability to finish out 2019 was abysmal. I cannot believe I have not written in over two months! So, first off, I am sorry. It isn't all that fair of me to leave you without news of my whereabouts. I'm not one to make excuses,... Continue Reading →

(Spoiler Alert: that somebody was me) Alright. After my third consecutive posts mentioning me getting sick, I feel obligated to change the title of this blog. Away with the "1000 Hills" nonsense and in with something a bit more realistic. How about A Boy Among 1000 Ailments? Thats a little more precise. If you read... Continue Reading →

Hello! Its been a bit, but I hope you are doing well. Last I left you, I was recovering from illness. Well, I recovered. And then got sick again. And then recovered. And Ive been quite steady for the past few days. So no need for alarm! Just a minor casualty of the job. If... Continue Reading →

I realize I am getting this out a bit late – apologies. Instead of sitting down to write Sunday night, I was a bit preoccupied trying to keep my food in my stomach where it belongs. I very rarely get sick when I travel. Although that is quite shocking given I'm game to try pretty much... Continue Reading →

It has been two weeks since I last wrote to you. And oh, man, quite a bit has happened. I chose not to write last week in hopes that today I could tell my longterm residency permit (immigration visa) story in its entirety. But alas, with less than a week left on my entry tourist... Continue Reading →

Twelve days is not nearly enough time to get to know a city as vibrant as Kigali. But even in that short a period, I am constantly reminded of the things I fell in love with when I lived here last, discover new intricacies daily, and realize how many more small details I forgot I... Continue Reading →