It's time we said goodbye. Everyone is now back to work here and soon the leaves will change colour and I'll have to admit to myself that I no longer live on top a ridge in the southeast corner of Rwanda. A beautiful country that DOES NOT see single digit temperatures in August, let alone ever. I am getting into the swing of things complete with a trip to the mall and a medium sized poutine (both were bad ideas!) We threw a little party where people were forced into a slideshow and banana liqueur. But these novelties will wear off as quickly as the snow begins to fly and normal life will ensue. Soon it will be fall, then winter, then spring and before I known it, Rwanda will be just a distant memory. So, while I prepare myself for new challenges and new opportunities, I am reminded, again, of a quote I read by Mark Twain and put on the blog last April. Not sure what a bowline is and I'm pretty sure "harbour" has a "u" but whatever. That guy was a genius.
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.
So, with that, I say good bye and thanks for reading. Good luck to the volunteers who are about to embark on your placements. You won't regret it.
Muracoze cyane na murabaho!
And a wonderful read it was too. I have recommended your blog to anyone who asked me how they could find out what it is like to be a volunteer in Rwanda. Your observations, your wry humour, your wonderful descriptions - I will miss them. Keep the trade winds in your sails and never stop voyaging, inshuti.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Anna - hope it's okay to send a message. This was your past adventure and looks like you had truly amazing time. You're a teacher as well! Amazing. Good luck.
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