With all the elegance of a hogtied elephant, Mr Inspector man roars off into the distance.
A typical Rwandan rural road. Imagine trying to get down this slope when everythings wet.
My partner, Cathie, with one of our moto drivers. On a two and a half hour journey over earth roads you have to take a break or two!
On the road.
Welcome to my school. This is my friend Etienne Nsanzimata, headteacher of Ntungamo primary in the remote Rongi secteur. He's sitting in his office. All teachers wear white coats to protect their clothes against chalk dust, and to make them easily visible to the children.
Amongst other things, I have to report on the state of the toilets. Well, these are more than 100 yards from the school and down a very steep, potholed, earth bank. Imagine trying to make a run for these during a tropical downpour!
The view from the school. This picture is so exceptional you need to click on it to blow it up full size. In one shot it epitomises Rwanda - steep slopes, every in farmed, variety of shades of green, and so, so beautiful.
All primary schools teach gardening. These are "patates" (sweet potatoes), and looking very healthy, too
The cassava plants are ready to harvest
General view of the school buildings and playground.
The newer looking classroom on the left has just been refurbished by the parents, but it still has an earth floor. At least the rain won't pour in through holes in the roof, like in the older room to the right!
Classrooms. No glass in windows, just wooden shutters to keep out the rain and for security at night.
The Head's office (MB take note!). Also the staffroom, stockroom....
To just turn a corner and see this river was simply amazing. Border between southern and western provinces. One or two chilsdren have to cross it every day to go to school, but at the height of the rainy season it's too dangerous for the ferry to operate, so the chidlren have to stay at home!
Another shot of the Nyaborongo.
Rwanda is green and fertile
There's a super view round every corner
Bicycles are rarely just for riding
With all the elegance of a hogtied elephant, Mr Inspector man roars off into the distance.
A typical Rwandan rural road. Imagine trying to get down this slope when everythings wet.
My partner, Cathie, with one of our moto drivers. On a two and a half hour journey over earth roads you have to take a break or two!
On the road.
Welcome to my school. This is my friend Etienne Nsanzimata, headteacher of Ntungamo primary in the remote Rongi secteur. He's sitting in his office. All teachers wear white coats to protect their clothes against chalk dust, and to make them easily visible to the children.
Amongst other things, I have to report on the state of the toilets. Well, these are more than 100 yards from the school and down a very steep, potholed, earth bank. Imagine trying to make a run for these during a tropical downpour!
The view from the school. This picture is so exceptional you need to click on it to blow it up full size. In one shot it epitomises Rwanda - steep slopes, every in farmed, variety of shades of green, and so, so beautiful.
All primary schools teach gardening. These are "patates" (sweet potatoes), and looking very healthy, too
The cassava plants are ready to harvest
General view of the school buildings and playground.
The newer looking classroom on the left has just been refurbished by the parents, but it still has an earth floor. At least the rain won't pour in through holes in the roof, like in the older room to the right!
Classrooms. No glass in windows, just wooden shutters to keep out the rain and for security at night.
The Head's office (MB take note!). Also the staffroom, stockroom....
To just turn a corner and see this river was simply amazing. Border between southern and western provinces. One or two chilsdren have to cross it every day to go to school, but at the height of the rainy season it's too dangerous for the ferry to operate, so the chidlren have to stay at home!
Another shot of the Nyaborongo.
Rwanda is green and fertile
There's a super view round every corner
Bicycles are rarely just for riding
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