Today we got up early and took a boat ride on Lake Kivu. We
went out to an island where we went for a brief hike and saw a bunch of fruit
bats. They guide hit the trees and the bats went flying everywhere. Sadly poor
Bethany got pooped on, which I’m sure was disgusting. Luckily we had plenty of
wet wipes and hand sanitizer. We boated back to the shore and loaded up the
cars. We then headed out for another 4-ish our car ride where we rocked around
for a long time. We stopped at Gishwati, the field station started by Dr.
Chancellor a few years ago. We stopped and met everyone, and got back on the
road to get to Gisenyi. We checked into our hotel and then went right out to
get food since we hadn’t eaten since breakfast. Then we went shopping and
experienced the town. The local market where everyone from the town buys
everyday items was a unique experience and many of us were shocked. It was a
good experience, but it was a different one for sure. We bought a few things,
and then returned to the hotel where some of us bought more stuff at a local shop
outside the hotel. I’m glad I brought an extra bag just for the stuff I’m
buying! Off to bed now, tomorrow is another early boat ride and then back in
the car!
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| View from my hotel room this morning. You can see the sun rise and the fishermen sing as they come to shore from a night of fishing in lake Kivu. |
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| View from the boat |
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| The bats take to the skies! |
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