Thursday afternoon I was again found myself on a bus
continuing my journey. I am now staying
in Kigali with friends. The weekend
began with fresh bagels and cream cheese – a true delicacy here. Saturday afternoon we braved the markets in
hunt of fabric for some new skirts. My
friends were successful in their hunt and we returned home happy with some vibrant
fabrics. I have put myself on a fabric
diet and managed to refrain from adding to my collection. I did pick up a few pieces of fabric when I
was in Butare and have a few half finished garments. Saturday evening I managed to get some sewing
time in, on an electric machine no less.
I completed one dress and another one is well on its way. I will try and post some picks of my new
garments later this week.
Sunday evening I enjoyed wonderful fellowship at a home
group church. It was a very nice service
complete with singing and Advent candles. There is not much Christmas spirit to be seen
around Rwanda. Most years around this
time I note there is perhaps too much going on around home. However, I do find myself missing the preparations
and anticipation it brings for Christmas day.
Christmas, in general, is a low key holiday here. Many people do celebrate the holiday with a
family dinner but not on the same scale as at home. It will be interesting to experience a very
different Christmas this year. My mom
will be flying in to the Entebbe airport Christmas morning, so rather than
stockings and Christmas trees there will be runways and custom agents. I am just as excited though.
My wonderful roommate agreed to model a few items for me. These are items I have created on the treadle sewing machine during the past couple weeks. Hope you enjoy!
