Lake Kivu

This morning I met with a group of six nurses from several wards at CHUK to hear their challenges in caring for their patients with pain.  It certainly is tough.   We explored the obstacles and some potential solutions.  I am always inspired to see such committed staff despite the enormous difficulties they face.

We packed our bags and left Kigali in the early afternoon.  Our driver dropped me off in Gisenyi, on Lake Kivu, before taking Lauren and Terri to Kinigi.  They will be trekking to see the gorillas tomorrow.  I’ve been able to see the gorillas before and preferred to have a quieter weekend in Gisenyi. Tomorrow, I will join a small group to do a cycle tour of Gisenyi!  Lauren and Terri will meet me tomorrow evening after the gorilla trek.

The Paradis Malahide is a slightly funky hotel on the shores of Lake Kivu.  The gardens are lush with greenery and mango, banana, avocado, and orange trees.  This evening I watched a race of traditional boats on Lake Kivu.