Running in Kigali, Rwanda is polar opposite to Running in Goma, DRC. First of all, where we are staying, the roads are all paved, thus there is no dust or pot holes to contend with. Secondly, When you are looking out one sees rows of identical housing complexes that conjure up images of suburban America. Thirdly, there are not too many motos or cars to share the road with. It is a peaceful, amicable running climate donned with undulating hills.
We came to Kigali from Goma. Running in Goma, is mentally challenging at best. You have to brave the pot holes, succumb to the dust, dodge the cars and motos and the scenery...well, frankly, you can't focus too much on the scenery due to all of the potholes.
I feel so thankful to had experienced all of the various African running venues, in 5 countries, this past 1.5 months. Some have been more ideal than others. However, whether I've been running in Major Metropolitan areas like Nairobi and Daar Es Salaam, or in various Peace Corps Volunteers Posts in the middle of nowhere, I have loved engaging in my favorite hobby in some amazing locales.
Friday, February 5, 2010
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