The travel was very long but I met a few women in Brussels and we arrived together in Kigali fast friends with great energy and enthusiasm about what was to come. After picking up our luggage (which all arrived without a hitch), we were greeted very warmly by the Metta Journeys staff and local Rwandans who quickly got us to our hotel - the beautiful Serena Kigali. The hotel has hosted many diplomats and politicians, including the US Ambassador, Stewart Simon who is staying here for a meeting with President Kigame this week. He stopped by to introduce himself at dinner and thank us for visiting Rwanda (it was not difficult to pick us out as we are the only group of white women drinking excessive amounts of wine!)
It is very safe here. Formerly, the number one industry was agriculture - coffee and tea - that has now been surpassed by tourism. The government has gone out of the way to ensure visitors here are safe and warmly welcomed by all and they are undoubtedly successful. I am safe and having a wonderful time!!
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