Phew, rest time

Spent the last week with my Mum and Dad who braved Kenya airways to fly into the sprawling (not) airport of Kigali! I have been dying for them to visit since 2001 so it is great to finally show them around this country. I think that they have enjoyed the visit, they've been rugby training with me, and helped to teach the small children on the sideline how to pass. The highlight so far was a trip to Akagera National Park. The tinned soup in the restaurant was extremely disappointing and over-priced (really shouldn't have been described as exquisite cuisine!) but it was worth it to see Zebra, Giraffe, Buffalo, Impala, Hippo and to touch an elephant!!! We are off to my old village, Shyogwe tomorrow.
This isn't to say that all rugby activities have ceased. The very active Buffalo rugby club organsied a 7s tournament for 13 teams including most Rwandan clubs, a Burundian club, girls and U14 boys. It was a roasting hot day and FoRR staff were responsible for most refereeing and for making up numbers in the girls' game.
It was a great day and relly reflects the intention of the new Federation to really increase the profile of the game in Rwanda. This is a massive help to FoRR as the last committee was not as active.
We look forward to moving rugby ahead in partnership with the Federation with more young people getting into the game as ever.
The school league continues this weekend with 2 games in Kigali and 3 in Gitarama. We also welcome our first volunteer of 2008 who arrives the same afternoon.