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That was the week that was!
I feel a bit like a news program as a number of things happened last week....no satire from me though.
The Saturday went to a restaurant new to me with friends, Pili Pili it's called, and had a very enjoyable time. Good company, good conversation
Last Monday a lady came to stay , she's helping at the birthing centre down the road. It was funny as we were both expecting someone in their 60's, she got me and I got a 30 year old! But we hit it off from the start and enjoy each other's company immensely. Rather unfortunately she's not brilliant at present, I think she may have picked up a bug in Zanzibar before coming here. She is a great at sorting my techie things for which I'm very thankful. I cook and she washes up. Perfect.
Thursday I went to PIASS the University where Jean Paul our ordinand studied for his graduation. It was a 3 hour drive to Huey , Pastor Maurice drove my car which was great as I would have found it too tiring the round trip, especially returning at dusk in the rush hour.
I went prepared with flask of chocolate and sandwich as we left at 5am. Having no butter in the house I mixed Laughing Cow triangles with Marmite....it was ok.
We were seated at 8, the ceremony was due to begin 9.30....guess what? It was only an hour delayed. It finished at 2.30. Then it was picture taking time of course. Our Archbishop was present and we had a brief chat, then we in collars were taken to enjoy a buffet lunch. Then the drive home taking Jean Paul and Solange with us, it was such torrential rain that we had to park up for 10 minutes before continuing to Kigali.
Jean Paul on right, best friend Jean Pierre on left.
Friday I should have taken photos for my friend at a presentation day, but it was postponed by the education ministry until this coming.Thursday. It's rather a responsibility so I hope I do her proud. So instead on Friday Melissa and I shopped, using 4 different supermarkets to get all we needed. Seems a shortage of milk, butter and cheese at present.....due to the cows and lack of rain supposedly. Also no decent potatoes....probably due to too much rain. Then to Java House for coffee.....and then we retired to Bem Bonita for manicures and pedis, bliss! Then returned to Java House for light lunch.
In the evening met friend at Brachetta for a great 3 course meal Italian and Rwandan fusion dinner. Totally delicious, and the paired wines were perfect.
Saturday was one of our ordinand's wedding in the cathedral, but it was a dreadful day, torrential rain for several hours, at one time horizontal! I just couldn't venture out on the roads. Added to which we had rain leaking in all but one room in the house! A veritable waterfall in the lounge!
So to Sunday, and after morning service to the Marriott for coffee with church friends. Very nice.
Managed to break a bit on the Sprout Monday morning as I drove out of the garden, whatsapp to Apollo's brother David, he contacted Kenneth who moto'd over after work, took car got it fixed back in a short time and moto'd home...cost equivalent to £6.50. And he did some translating for me as well.
It may seem as though I'm not doing much work but I have completed the presentation for the Ordinands' Retreat. Also am getting to grips with the Diakonia Ministry brief, so all going well. I am really enjoying discussion times with the pastors who drop in to my office most days, learning from each other....all good.
As I arrived home last night Apo, our day lady asked if she could go to the market, of course she could. So I asked if she could get some potatoes and a couple of sweet pots. She came back with 3 Kilos for us....cost £1.50. And really good potatoes so we enjoyed jackets last night, a term Canadians and Americans are not familiar with.
Counting the days now till Marina and Jenny arrive, so looking forward to their visit.
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