An Unusual Day Full of Adventure.........

Today we set out to go do another Food Security visit.  It was to be to another new parish, one a good distance away.  About 20 minutes into the drive on the dirt road, we came around the corner and there was a motorcycle on our side.  He crossed over in front of us, but not in time and our driver tried to stop but couldn't before hitting him!  It was fairly obvious that he had a serious break in his lower leg.  He was picked up and put in the back seat of our vehicle - making very little noise!!! Rwandans are incredibly stoic.  We drove to the hospital where he was taken in!  Then we headed to the police station then back to the accident site where statements and measurements were taken - no one asked us for any info.  It was then decided that we would postpone the site visit - we will go there tomorrow! Traffic accidents are unfortunately very common on the Rwandan roads. 

We were on our way back when the Bishop stopped our vehicle to check on us, that we were okay - we actually had a number of friends express concern throughout the day as word spread we were in an accident.  We found out that the young driver was to be transferred to the hospital in Butare.

We used the rest of the morning to go for a nice walk!

Logging, Rwandan style!

The newlyweds

Cutting wood planks!

Transporting bricks!!

After lunch and a little sitting in the sun, we jumped on a public bus to go visit our Pastor Vet Felicien's home!  It was the first time in a few years we have had the opportunity to see his family.  It was a very nice visit - his children are growing up!!  

After some drinks, samosas, sweet bread and family photos we were off to explore the area he lives!  We visited two people pharmacies so Nick could see how they work and the kinds of meds they stock, and one Animal pharmacy run by another vet - classmate of Felicien!

Pastor Vet Felicien and family!

Nick with the nurse/pharmacist in one of the pharmacies we visited.

Three vets and a baby vet!

It started getting dark - and it was quite a busy area we weren't familiar with, so we made a beeline for the taxi stand!  We were blessed to find a taxi bus with a young friend working as the conductor!  All in all, except for the start, a very good day!  The young motorcycle driver is in our prayers tonight!