Tag Archives: Rwanda

Memories

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Alexander Rolnick

An old black woman sits on a pew in the front of a church. She is alone. Her colorful fabrics stand out in the dim lighting. Everything is covered in a layer of dust. The church is empty, save for … Continue reading →

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Porters

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Alexander Rolnick

I consider myself an able backpacker, comfortable in the woods for a few days at time, and a reasonably strong hiker, so when my guide for climbing Mount Karisimbi (~4500 meters) in Rwanda recommended both Emily and I take a … Continue reading →

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The Rwandan Genocide Memorial

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Alexander Rolnick

While I made a short visit to Rwanda last semester, it was so short that we didn’t have the time to do anything “cultural.” My latest visit was a little longer, and as a result I had the time to … Continue reading →

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The short trip to Kigali

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Alexander Rolnick

A couple weekends ago I went to Kigali with the other Ngara WorldTeach volunteers (there are four of us in all). We had all wanted to visit the city for a weekend, and having been told by my Field Director … Continue reading →

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