Nyiragongo Volcano
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In 1959, three years before independence from Belgium, the majority ethnic group, the Hutus, overthrew the ruling Tutsi king. Over the next several years, thousands of Tutsis were killed, and some 150,000 driven into exile in neighboring countries. ... [read more]
In 1959, three years before independence from Belgium, the majority ethnic group, the Hutus, overthrew the ruling Tutsi king. Over the next several years, thousands of Tutsis were killed, and some 150,000 driven into exile in neighboring countries. ... [read more] Blog: So I finally go and catch malaria
Date: March 23rd 2007
I’m back in Rwanda, on my own and wonder whether this will lead to maybe a different perception. The dirt finishes at the border and I pass down the smooth asphalt road. I’ve crossed over to cycling on the right and tell myself that it’s pretty important thing to remember. The different perception is working, all I can see is the word “Genocide” written on every sign, board and poste ... read more
Date: March 23rd 2007
I’m back in Rwanda, on my own and wonder whether this will lead to maybe a different perception. The dirt finishes at the border and I pass down the smooth asphalt road. I’ve crossed over to cycling on the right and tell myself that it’s pretty important thing to remember. The different perception is working, all I can see is the word “Genocide” written on every sign, board and poste ... read more
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Well I guess I sold out and started a blog. Everything I wanted to get away from I am now becoming.
This trip started in the summer of 2005 with the idea to cycle from the UK to South Africa. Now in Cairo and nine months into the trip peer pressure and the sad admittance that, yes I guess it could be fun, has resulted in me starting this blog. Its just ramblings of my thoughts, emotions and observations as I cycle along.
The idea of a long bike trip came from a late night conversation with a friend after returning from previous travels. I said "What should I do with my life," he replied... full info
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