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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. T... [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. T... [read more] Blog: Joining The Gym
Date: September 17th 2009
Yesterday I joined a local gym which is another great example of something that is seemingly insignificant to most of my readers but a fascinating experience in East Africa. Avoiding the usual expat trap, I decided to boycott the more expensive Novotel Hotel gym and opt for the real deal; local, cheap, smelly and certainly authentic..grrrr. My gym is part of the national football stadium (Amohoro) ... read more
Date: September 17th 2009
Yesterday I joined a local gym which is another great example of something that is seemingly insignificant to most of my readers but a fascinating experience in East Africa. Avoiding the usual expat trap, I decided to boycott the more expensive Novotel Hotel gym and opt for the real deal; local, cheap, smelly and certainly authentic..grrrr. My gym is part of the national football stadium (Amohoro) ... read more
