I am currently in Rwanda in just about the worst intenet cafe ever, complete with power cuts and a terrible connection.

Rwanda is incredible definitely the most stunning place I've ever been. Its a but like the alps but with tea plantations, padi fields and mud huts. We arrived here yesterday and stopped of in the capital (Kigali) to visit the genocide memorial. I have read a couple of books on it but they didn't really prepare me for the brutality of some of the images. Its incredible the the Rwanda has recovered so well in the 16 years since it ended. In the evening our guide hooked us up with a local man who gave us a personal account of his experiences... We are very lucky to live in the UK.

This morning we went Gorilla Trekking. This was the whole reason I booked the Africa trip in the first place. We met our guide and got taken to the bottom of the volcano where the gorillas live. We only had to walk for about 40 minutes when we found the trackers. Then we left our back packs and our guide started cutting his way though the undergrowth. Suddenly we were surrounded by gorillas. It was incredible. The babies were playing about 3 feet in front of us and they kept moving so we would have to make way for them. The silverback was huge and gave us all a fright when he walked past. By this point we were covered in nettle stings but I didn't care. It was one of the best things I've ever done. I would really recommend it.

To get to Rwanda to make our Gorilla trekking date we had to drive through Uganda fairly quickly. We stopped in Kampala for a few days because our driver had the squits and went on a slum tour. It was really fun playing in the streets with the children. They love having their picture taken and then seeing it on the screen on the camera.

Due to this crap internet connection I cannot upload any pictures. One of the girls from my group is on the computer next to me and has been trying to get onto Facebook for 1 hour 20 mins and counting.

When I get somewhere with broadband I will upload some pictures and maybe even a video to Youtube.

Having a great time.

Hope you are all well xxxx

written by  lizziecarver on October 27, 2010 from Kigali, Rwanda
from the travel blog: Backpacking... it's not as fun as Insurance
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Hey Bizzle,

Sounds absolutely amazing. I studied Rwanda's history at uni and I'd LOVE to be there with you right now!

Unfortunately for you you'll be missing out on my birthday celebrations. The title is 'Amy's Worldwide Digital Music Birthday Party'. So IN YOUR FACE for being in the Motherland!

written by  Amy Norris on November 7, 2010

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