The trans-Africa cyclist in sandals, January 24, 2018

Okay, true confessions. Allie and I had stopped for a second ice cream within three hours at Inzozi Nziza when a large group of muzungus (white people) arrived. The most eccentric was a man cycling from one end of Africa to the other with footwear of sandals held together by elastic bands. He has been at it since late August. We fear he has not done laundry or changed clothes in this period. In any case, he was quite chipper and none the worse for sleeping out under the stars and riding 60-100 km per day on his mountain bike.

Restored by the coffee ice cream, we headed for a walk amidst the beautiful tall trees on the grounds of the University of Rwanda campus. It was lovely to be in fresh air and quiet. As predicted a few monkeys were hopping about.

After arriving back at Gaston and Florida’s lovely home we checked out the garden. Limes, oranges, mango, papaya, avocado, tree tomato, carrots, corn and passion fruit. What a great climate!