Things in Kigali are going well. I’m finally starting to get into the flow of things with work. I’m learning a lot about the ins and outs of cohort and clinical trials studies. We’re preparing for a phase II vaccine trial that will begin in the fall. This is a great experience for a public health person! The people I work with are great, and everyone seems to get along just fine. My boss from the US is visiting the site this week, so things are a bit hectic/edgy, but other than that I seem to be keeping up ok.
I had a very nice weekend. I went out to eat, bourbon (again, I know) several small concerts/shows, and the Cadillac club (which is a straight up, disco light, you get the picture dance club). We had the boss over for dinner on Sunday. We made the most incredible homemade pizzas. You would be impressed with the number of items I’m learning how to cook here. I’m Emily’s protégé! The cooking is somewhat forced, as I can only afford fresh ingredients and I don’t have a microwave. I will no doubt impress you all when I return.
We’ve discussed the genocide a lot over the past week, and I’ve heard my US and Rwandan bosses’ first hand accounts of the atrocities that occurred here only 17 years prior. It’s horrifying to think that people were probably murdered in my house and that there are bodies buried in my back yard. There are bodies buried everywhere in Kigali.
I may do some traveling next weekend. There’s been taking of heading to the beaches in Burundi or to Uganda. Nothing is decided, but I’ll be sure to keep you posted on any new adventures. Please send emails and notes my way!
Also, please keep everyone who is involved in the Iraqi war in your thoughts and prayers. An old friend of mine was severely injured.
No comments:
Post a Comment