It’s creeping up on 9 p.m. and I haven’t started packing yet. I need to get on that. My flight to Burundi leaves in 12 hours. But what does one pack to take to Burundi?
Here’s the hard bit. 30 kgs is all I get on the ever reliable Air Rwanda. Kristy is determined to pack a whole bedroom linen set-up for us and the boys. Add to that the medicine arsenal sent by friends from the USA. For good measure, I might just try and squeeze in a couple changes of clothes for my week in Burundi.
But really, I’m planning to adios anything that gets in the way of the freshly roasted coffee, travel french press and Hario hand grinder that I’m packing. Hard to believe I’m going for a week, leaving Kristy and the Adventure Boys behind.
I’ve got a mountain to climb when I reach Bujumbura (literally and figuratively). There’s a business to set-up. I need to interview someone to assist me (I’m admin challenged). Connect with government officials to ok my visa. Get to the lawyer. Hunt for a house. Look for a school. Meet with four washing station managers (climb the hills to get to them). Find import permits for a car, a cupping lab and a Great Dane (yes she’s coming). A videographer to update. And relationships to build. What did I forget?
I’m sure I’ll remember.
On the flight.
Watch for my tweets from Burundi…. oh yeah, must also get a Burundi sim for my cell.
Coffee Guy