9 reasons why I am already in love with Rwanda before leaving
There was no reason to stress over the interview with Exchangevzw. The organisation is very welcoming and just wanted to explain their way of working. BenevoLab by BNP Paribas Fortis will coach me before the mission and take care of the airfare while Exchangevzw arranges the VISA, vaccinations, per diems and ‘Union des cooperatives Théicoles de la Crete Congo Nil’ takes care of the accommodation. Everything is clear and well organised. Now it is my turn getting in touch with ‘UCTCCN’ and understand the mission completely.
No matter how it goes I have already fallen in love with Rwanda. Below are my 9 reasons why I have already fallen in love with Rwanda.
1. Bisoko Volcano and Gorilla hike in Musanze has me dreaming away… Apparently there are also non-touristic caves to visit.
2. Gisenyi/ Kibuye/ the Congo Nile trail looks lovely for a good bike and boat ride.
3. Kigali, a modern city with so much history. Nice bars, clubs, views of the land of the thousand hills. The fashion looks beyond trendy in Kigali, everyone knows I love African contemporary fashion so I cant wait to go shopping for prints in Kigali!
4. Akagera Game Park: A safari I havent done that before !
5. Nyungwe park: The canopy walk! I am so afraid of heights but I have to do this!
6. Hotel Rwanda: the Hollywood Genocide Rwanda movie was about Hotel des miles Collines by Kempinski. That definitely seems worth a visit.
7. Goma in Congo Kinshasha is 5 minutes away from Gisenyi. It is possible to cross the border via Gisenyi to Goma. (Unfortunately, Belgium’ foreign affairs department gives a negative advice to cross the border in Goma due to rebel activities on the Congolese side.)
8. Lake Kivu, photo via Pinterest via camera_Rwanda. Swimming in a volcanic lake that would be another first! People have melted/drowned in this lake as the volcano releases acids in the water. Apparently it is best to check where the local population swims and swim in the same spot.
9. I love tea and Rwanda produces the best premium quality tea in the world! I can’t wait to consult UCTCCN! = Tea Lover consulting a Tea Co-op; I <3 it !
Now it is time to contact Union des cooperatives Théicoles de la Crete Congo nil, UCTCCN and get down to business.