Six o’clock outside Terminal 3 at Heathrow was the meeting place for the 9 volunteers to depart ready for the CWB Autumn 2011 trip to Rwanda.
Luckily all the hard-ball kit was delivered by car saving many a back breaking journey through central London and a big thanks to Helen for helping out with this. After what is I am sure the standard CWB weigh bags – over weight, empty bags, repack bags, weigh again this time holding up the corner of the bag to show that it is now under weight we were checked in and headed to the bar for some food and a drink before the flight.
Eight hours and several terrible films later we touched down in Addis Ababa, much to the disappointment of the returning volunteers we were placed in the older Terminal 1 thus depriving us of the opportunity to sample the Zil Zil Tibs. The other main problem was the lack of space in Terminal 1 restricting the possibility of getting a good game of cricket in, although this was solved after proceeding to the gate as we found a handy corridor for a good half hour match.
The weather in Addis was not great and indeed in Tim’s opinion it was the worst he had ever seen in Ethiopia, this of course being drawn from his massive experience of the country gained on the last trip.
There was just one more stop then in a rainy Uganda, before the final 40 minute flight to Kigali. Happily all of the bags made it safely over including the rather large ‘Portable’ net. Once out of the airport we were greeted by Cesar from the RCA and taken back to the apartments.
We are now getting freshened up after the journey ready to meet the RCA for dinner later, hopefully I will report back tonight. If not an early start is already planned for tomorrow as we start coaching up North in Ruhengeri. – Lee Booth
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8 comments
Kevin says:
Sep 24, 2011
Not “The Spy who loved me” again ?
Sal says:
Sep 24, 2011
Hi Team – Glad you made it safely, sounds like a mission especially the lack of opportunities to spot the Doosra. What’s the sleeping arrangements then, who’s bagged the double room? Presumably Project Leader to ensure safe containment of potential expulsions. Enjoy you’re first night, hope you’ve got a speach prepared. Good luck with coaching tomoz.
Sal x
Hannah says:
Sep 24, 2011
Glad you made it safely with the net. When you get the local sim can you send me the number please??
Simon Carter says:
Sep 24, 2011
I think tis a fab thing to do! I know Bob from “InChoir” and promised I’d follow your progress. Any quiet moments just ask Bob for a rendition of Nessun Dorma!! Other sport update – England cruised to a win over Romania this morning 67-3 and played really well. France lost to The Kiwis so at this rate we’ll face them in the QF – easy!! Weather in Hay Heath has been good & will be 20 deg plus into next week!!
Best of luck with the training.
Simon.
Cameron Foster says:
Sep 24, 2011
Great first piece! expecting more of the same team! Big pressure… maybe not 😉 Have a brill day coaching tomorrow, glad you all arrived safely!
kevin says:
Sep 26, 2011
Gone for the top of the range bus this time then, but probably still as uncomfortable on the inside
admin says:
Sep 26, 2011
To be honest Kev it is much more uncomfortable than the last one, although the blue flashing disco lights on the inside make a welcome distraction on long journeys
Bison says:
Sep 28, 2011
who washed jack and chews jumpers ???