Tuesday 11th Jan

Mama Deborah invited me for lunch today, so I spent the morning fretting about how to get there. I’m going to have to use the buses because the bikes will be too expensive from here, but I’m really not that sure how they work. I walked round the neighbourhood for forty minutes, exploring and nosing and looking for a bus stop, but I couldn't find one anywhere. In the end I just got a bike.

We made lunch together outside and then went in to eat with her family. It was really good to see Mama Deborah again. She is a very special lady and a real blessing to me. After lunch we prayed together and she showed me round her vegetable garden. She grows vegetables for the people at Ubuzima.

After saying goodbye to Mama Deborah I went into town to wait for Dora to finish work.

At six o' clock I walked down to Mille Collines to meet Dora. At twenty past seven she arrived. But I didn't get cross or indignant because the new Nicola, who lives in Africa, is very flexible. And the waitress brought me a plate of free snacks while I waited so it was all OK. We had dinner together and enjoyed the live band.

When I went to bed I forgot about the Tabbard.