Over the weekend and the beginning of this week our group has been very busy.... which has lead to a midday nap today, and also the chance to update!

On Friday our group met up at Project Rwanda.

We saw downtown Ruhengari, which is where they are located. We then had dinner in Jock's (Project Rwanda) house. It was nice to be in a home.

Saturday we woke up early for a bike ride in the countryside. It was a beautiful way to see the geography, and be active. Then we made our way west to Ginsyni where Floriane had a friend who owns a hotel there. The hotel also had a private island which we were able to visit and explore. Then another short boat trip to the hot springs... the water that came out of the ground was boiling! Then had lunch overlooking the water at the Hotel. Jake even dared to try eating a fish eyeball! We saw the border to the Congo, and then drove back to Kigali. Once back in Kigali, we decided to see what the nightlife was like and went out dancing; we showed all the Rwandans how the US cuts a rug.

Sunday we woke up and went to Zion Temple for church. The whole service was very full of energy and was fun to experience worship with people who we couldn't speak the same language of, but could worship the same God. After church we went to visit Uyisenga N’Manzi. Uyisenga is an association that aids kids raising kids. It was amazing to witness these children who lead their households of brothers and sisters. The ranged anywhere from 16 years old who raise his younger brother to a 25 year old which her sister and own child, to families of 5 children. We were able to have a meal with them in their home and play some soccer and other games. To round off the night we were invited to Eric Kabera's home. He is thee mover and shaker in the Rwanda film industry. We attended his wife's church, which was a little closer to church services we are use to in the States, and then went to his home to see a few short films and share each others company.

We were very tired after the weekend, but are looking forward to other half of our trip!