9 hours before departure....Today I am finishing up last minute details, re-packing my six suitcases (thanks to CDC for excess baggage allowance), headed to the bank, pondering what really has to go in my carry-on bags. I learned a lesson the first time I went to Rwanda: the lighter the carry-on bags the better while walking through airports!
I leave today at 6pm from Dulles airport with a 5-hour layover in Brussels tomorrow morning, and I arrive in Kigali at 7pm on Saturday. I can't remember whether it's best to sleep on the first flight or the second flight or not at all?! Oh well, I'll figure it out and probably sleep whenever I am tired anyway.
I have an apartment arranged in the same building I lived in last year, but a slightly bigger place. It's great because it is furnished and only 3/4 mile from the office, so I can walk to work. I learned from a co-worker in Rwanda that Kigali is as beautiful and sunny as ever right now. I can't wait for the 75 degree weather everyday!
I was very happy to hear today that the person picking me up in Kigali will have keys to my apartment and a cell phone for me. Yay! I am thankful that I will not be wondering around the airport or trying to get 6 bags into a taxi. I also got an email invitation to go out dancing Saturday night. I will be exhausted...but I rarely turn down an opportunity to go dancing, even after 24 hours of travel! It's so nice that I have been there twice already and so many friends are still there.
I am very sad to leave DC and all of my friends and loved ones. I've had an amazing last week. Paul threw a fantastic goodbye party in the party room of his building with lots of dancing and karaoke. I ate yummy food this week that will hopefully last me throughout my 8 months away...Oysters (my very favorite!), sushi, steak, and Ethiopian food. Fun activities included a superbowl party, movies, Air & Space Museum in Virginia, ice skating, and a fun wine bar. I am so thankful to my friends who helped move my stuff into storage and helped organize the party last weekend. Also, a huge thank you to Paul for taking time off this week, helping me take care of everything, and taking me to the airport today. I could not have done this without him.
Many more Rwanda adventures to come!
6 comments:
Wendy - Have a safe trip today. I look forward to reading about your adventures in Rwanda again. Most of all, enjoy the 75 degree weather for me please! Take care, Vicky Schneider
Wendy- Safe Travels. I look forward to reading more about your adventures!
-Laura
Safe travels, friend! I am bookmarking your blog right now. Love you! Erin
I'm glad to have been given an opportunity to help you out. Love you and talk to you soon!
we miss you already! Can't wait to hear about your adventures - and to see you in Kigali!!
Wendy - I am excited about living in Rwanda through you. You provide lots of great experience with photos. Thank you for your blog, it is fun reading and viewing it all. Miss you much!
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