Wednesday 15th

We start at 5.30 am to pray together. It doesn't feel that early, as most people are out and about by six.

Kigali is one of the most beautiful places I've been. It is surrounded by mountains and built in levels on the rolling hills. Because of all the rain, its really green and lush, and everything looks red because of the dust. Very pretty!

I went into town with Jen to do some orientation. Its not at all what I thought it would be like. There's quite a big middle class and I haven't seen that much poverty yet. Kigali is really developed and very well maintained. There are even two shopping centres here! And there are loads of western products on sale – Nivea, Kitcats, Mars Bars, Ovaltine, Palmolive, Vaseline, Kellogs Cornflakes, Doritos. The only difference is the price. The cheapest box of Frosties I could find cost £8!

Picked up some bits in town to get me started – bin, kettle, wash basket etc.

Went to a great restaurant for lunch, had a toasted chicken pesto sandwich with chips and Heinz ketchup, followed by chocolate ice cream. I don't know how I’m coping!

In the evening I went with Dora to meet Joseph, the local leader, to register as a visitor in the area. Now I’m official.