Back in Rwanda

Arrived back in Rwanda yesterday from London and Nairobi after having spent two and a half days in the latter. This was with Kenya Airways on a fairly smooth flight from Nairobi but using every inch of the runway in Kigali on landing - interesting!

Very quickly got back into standard meeting mode when I waited for someone I had to meet for 2 hours. Eventually gave up waiting and went home to Ruhengeri. Andy and I went out to dinner to discuss the latest developments and news.

Whilst out at Hotel Muhabura, met Faustin (Regional Police Chief) who immediately asked if had gone to visit my beautiful wife. Also Glen, wife of Kate from Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund.

Overheard that the lodge being built by Governor's Camp in Kinigi is a joint venture with IGCP (International Gorilla Conservation Project) - VERY interesting news! Also that Governor's Camp and IGCP are a bit nervous about the EIA being done at the moment - they feel its very strict.

Today started off reasonably relaxed and by 1:30pm was ready for meeting with Andy to bring us up to date with the latest progress on all fronts. Also had a short meeting with Claude to check all still fine with him. He does mention though that if we feel the time's right, we can review and discuss a wage increase. He does also say though that he's mentioned this due to me asking if has anything to discuss and appreciates he hasn't been employed for a year yet and can wait for the annual review.

Andy's then off to go and do his Saturday afternoon football game on TV - think its a Chelsea Man U game