by Lydia Hsu | Sep 19, 2010 | Uncategorized
It all began with one croissant. “The best in Kigali,” declared my roommate as she opened the tin foil and handed me one of the light, flaky morsels, “You have to try one.” I hold the small creation between my two fingers. It crinkles ever so slightly and little...
by Lydia Hsu | Sep 16, 2010 | Uncategorized
I’ve met so many fascinating people and heard so many powerful stories during my stay here. I want to share some of them with you, not only so you can share my experiences but also so as to give voice to stories that may never be heard again otherwise. Claire I...
by Lydia Hsu | Sep 14, 2010 | Uncategorized
As my final days in Rwanda wind down, I’ve been feeling a growing frenzy and desperation to document and write about the experiences I haven’t yet discussed. It isn’t just the end of my trip that is starting to sink in, it’s also the growing...
by Lydia Hsu | Sep 13, 2010 | Uncategorized
I’m sitting in Bourbon, per usual, sipping on my daily cup of African tea and munching on deliciously sumptuous forkfuls of warm banana cake as I respond to emails, update this blog, and do other necessary internet work (i.e. facebook). Bourbon Coffee at the...
by Lydia Hsu | Sep 7, 2010 | Uncategorized
Not too far from Kigali, down a long stretch of dirt road that winds past farm fields and vast expanses of green, there are two small churches that stand as reminders of the horrors of the genocide. Behind the twisted metal doors of Nyamata Church, over 10,000 people...
by Meixi | Sep 4, 2010 | Uncategorized
So this is maybe the last post before this trip is over. It’s 85/85. I can’t believe it how fast and slow time has flown- on one hand, 85 days just flew past, on the other, Guatemala seemed like such a long time ago. While this adventure is ending really...
by Meixi | Sep 4, 2010 | Uncategorized
I officially have 24 hours left of this trip. And while it’s surreal that it’s almost over- the entire journey was absolutely INCREDIBLE. I was just in Besancon yesterday and met Mr Michael Rigolot- a wonderful man who helped me with ALL the contacts, met...
by Meixi | Sep 2, 2010 | Uncategorized
It’s September and I can’t believe how fast time has flown. I’m leaving for Besançon tonight to go to school and visit some families and communities and I’m so so excited! I feel it’s going to be wildly different from Paris, which will be...
by Meixi | Aug 31, 2010 | Uncategorized
So I went night cycling last night around the city of Paris and the best part about it was when we were cycling by the river, and saw two groups of people drinking wine and dancing by the river. I had uncovered the treasure I was looking for! And why do I love...
by Lydia Hsu | Aug 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
It’s been a while since I’ve discussed politics on this blog – not because I haven’t been thinking about it (because I have been thinking about it constantly) but because I’ve needed time to formulate my thoughts. Many of you – friends and...
