Back at the Bates Motel

So I'm in Kigali for a few days for and we're all back a Le Bambou. About the only redeeming thing about this place is the comfortable beds, the good food (even if it is always an hour late) and (when it's working) the hot water. We arrived at we're in the middle of nowhere. This morning there is eerie fog in the valley and we're the only guests. On the surface - the first time we were here - we all thought it was beautiful and lovely. And things went wrong. Things went terribly wrong..... 

Okay, that's a bit dramatic, isn't it? But, the staff - as friendly as they are - I don't think have ever ran a hotel. The things that were broken in November are still broken. Cow toilet seat is not attached to the leaking toilet, water is all over our bathroom floor, hot water rarely works, food is constantly late and when it comes out it is cold, when it rains (which is does now because we're in rainy season), the roof leaks......They have made some improvements though - yesterday they made our beds and gave us new soap. However....our towels are still wet and we must get our own toilet paper and this morning there is NO water!.....The last time we were here was the first time VSO had used it. They asked our opinion if we should be here again and we all clearly said NO. All of us said this. Clearly. I'm not sure why we were asked if we are here again.

Oh well...no one has disappeared and thankfully shower curtains don't exist in Rwanda.