Local lake boat.

Lake Muhazi

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December 20th 2009
On Sunday, we went with friends to the Embassy's property on Lake Muhazi. It was one of our first experiences being outside the city in inclement weather. The lake is about an hour drive from Kigali, and it started raining when we were about half way there. Each of the three families brought part of a barbeque meal. As we ate lunch, it continued to rain on and off. A couple of the guys venture ... read more

Africa » Rwanda » Province de L'Est

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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