Day 7
Today was bittersweet. We had to say goodbye to all our new friends. I think we are all going to miss walking up the road to the school twice a day and having 20 kids jumping into our arms with huge smiles and hugs. Today after breakfast we walked to school. It was a little slower as everyone is definitely getting tired. We still enjoy the walk because we are greeted so kindly by so many people. At school we took time in each class observing and helping teach. We helped feed all 120 kids their snack of bread and sorghum porridge. Then we built volcanoes with each class. They build them with rocks and sand and sticks. They named them after the 5 volcanoes here in Musanze. It was really fun to see their reactions when the vinegar and baking soda mixed. Some thought it was boiling water. They were all in shock, but then laughed. After an even slower walk back to school after lunch, we taught the adult English class. Millie rocked it for 2 hours teaching body parts, numbers, letters and basic phrases. We also had a chance to watch the village girls in their cultural dance class. They are so cute and laughed histerically when Logan tried to join. We are about to have dinner at our favorite local pizza place. Tomorrow we will visit the Kids Across Africa campsite on Lake Burera and then make the drive into Kigali to catch our 4 pm flight. I can tell the students are getting a little fatigued. They definitely walked slower and complained about the food a little more. Haha! They are going to miss Rwanda I am sure, but they are ready for their own bed and familiar food. They're talking already about where they are eating when they get back. Love it! This has been a fabulous last day in Musanze and I appreciate you for sending your teens and for trusting me to lead them all the way to Africa. I hope they have learned a lot, because I know they have experienced and seen a lot. I'm sure they will have lots of stories to tell. Thanks for your support and prayers. Blogging tomorrow may be limited but I promise to have your kids call home the second we touchdown in DC!

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