Down Rwandan Roads

I am here! I arrived in Kigali safely and all in one piece. I feel like I've stepped into another world. There are so many thoughts and feelings I don't know where to begin! Then there is this issue with the electricity. Some days it is fine; some days it is on and off all day. As goes the power, so goes the internet connection. So my posts will have to be kept brief for a better chance of getting them up here!
This place is a strange mixture of progress, beauty, and poverty. Everything is built on hills surrounded by more hills. The roads in the main part of the city are paved, then turn into stone and then red dirt as you go up to Chuck and Debby's neighborhood. All the houses are surrounded by high walls. Because of this they say you don't really get to know your neighbors; instead you meet people out and about and then find out where they live. The walls are to prevent thievery. The street kids and others who are struggling to survive will pick up anything they can find and get away with. But they are not out to hurt anyone, they simply want to survive. Most people also have watchmen, especially at night, which discourages anyone from sneaking in. The weather is amazing, coming from cold Ohio! It gets down to the 60s some mornings and up in the 70s and 80's by afternoon. everything is so different here. I will do my best to keep you all posted but as I said internet availability is touch and go. So long for now and thanks for the prayers!