Safe in Rwanda

Well day one in Rwanda is over.  John Scudiere and I made it in fine.  All the luggage arrived safely, despite the fact we made a stop in Uganda that wasn't on our original itinerary.  The travel was about 24 hours.  We were greeted at the airport by Pastor Theophile, his wife and 6 pastors complete with a bouquet of flowers for each of us. 


The house that was rented for us is fine.  It is gated as expected.  It is fairly large for Rwandan standards.  When we arrived the power was out. There is as single, dull ceiling bulb in each room for light at night.  The water works, but no hot water.  We fill a bucket, heat it up with a heating stick that we place in the bucket and then plug in.  When it is warmed up 10 minutes later, you pour the water over yourself one cup at a time to take a shower.  It works.  But sleeping is no problem.  I slept twelve straight hours the first night after being up for 30 straight hours.

John is going to be great.  He is very inquisitive, asking lots of great questions, and sizing up how he can serve. He will be great for the Micro Seed ministry as well as doing some of the teaching.

Our first day was uneventful.  We did some studying, explored the city some, had a nice meal out compete with french fries, and began gathering materials for the one month seminar.  We also bought a cheap Rwandan cell phone ($20) to communicate for the month as well as a data modem that we can use for our trips over the next few years.  As I write, several women are making a meal for us in the outdoor kitchen.  I think it will be rice, beans, and a bit of chicken. I am not sure I am going to lose weight on this trip as hoped.


More later.  Keep the prayers up.