These are photos at the hospital "kanteen" where the staff takes mid-morning tea break (something I enjoy) and lunch breaks. I have not seen any other muzungu in there. This morning one of the guys at the hospital who I don't know well asked, "are you lost?" I thought that was a little rude but just said "no, I've been coming here every day!" Clementine is a young woman who works at the kanteen. Her English is very good and she is also courteous as well. She calls me by name, which is unusual, because it's hard for the Rwandans to pronounce the "l" sound in my name. Their language has very few L's in it. They use the letters L and R interchangeably and prefer the R's - I still haven't figured out how that works - those two letters are nothing alike in English.
Busy day at the hospital, trying to get some projects finished before I leave. But I like to be busy, so it's not a problem!
Hi there Jill,
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you are winding things up. Can't wait to see you in person. I can start calling you Jerr, to ease you back into the US.
I flew to Charlotte yesterday afternoon for a quick meeting this morning. Good to be back home and watching the Bachelorette (stupid as it is this season). Heading out again Thur & Fri to visit stores in Destin, Pensacola, Mobile, Dallas, Branson & Rogers AR. Busy week...
Have fun!
Love, Jan
Miss you. Have a safe trip home.
ReplyDeleteHi, Jill: I'm glad to hear you are concluding your projects and getting ready to come home again. We had a big storm last night, lots of rain and lightning. Love, Steph
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for the supportive remarks! Jan, be safe on all of your travels.
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