Yesterday I visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre, a place where 259,000 people are buried in mass graves.
I will write about the experience soon, but need time to process my emotions before I can explain them properly.
All I can say now is that it was difficult, but I am glad to have seen it.
Dear Cam, I think this country is carving its way into your soul. How could it not! xo Suz
ReplyDeleteCam, From what I've been told of the memorial center...it is a somber place, almost brooding, yet with more hope and healing for a people than one imagine. I'm sure the guys you work for/with will set you straight on how Rwandan's feel. All I can say mate, is that you are indeed fortunate to be there to experience what I wish I could.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if carving it's way into your soul is quite right...but I guarantee that the experience will stay with you long, long, LONG time after you leave.
The country is like night and day in North American standards (or even Euro) but I give them coodos for getting their 'stuff' together after the UN left. I can't say difinativly if Paul Kigame and the RPF was the right solution, but again, I'll give them coodos to get Rwanda to where they are to.
Don't get into a funk Cam, which I'm guessing you are. It will get better.
Be well,
Jim