Chez Brose

I am back in Burundi and am staying in my brother's former home in Bujumbura with Seth and Trina Chase, some of my new best friends. Seth makes videos in Burundi for World Relief, Doctors Without Borders, and other similar NGOs. Trina is head of communications at World Relief, and they both host many guests in their home. I'll go up to Kibuye during the week and spend my weekends with Seth and Trina. Already, I've gone on a quick photo shoot with Seth, changed beaucoup bucks with him in order to buy a motorbike (for him, not me!), and gone swimming at the nicest pool in Buja. Trina has taken me to meetings at World Relief and entertained me with stories and her prowess at tennis.

Another highlight of being here was being entertained by the world famous Burundi drummers! They dressed in their traditional red and green gowns and carried their pounding drums into the Chase's yard. Once positioned, they set their drums down and their pounding echoed throughout the valley. Many drummers, including a small child, took turns jumping and flipping in front of us while the drums continued. I have no way to tell you how impressive the whole event was, but I took a video on my camera that I'll bring back with me!

I'll check back with you soon. My computer is having a bit of trouble, but I hope to get it fixed soon...it's very vital to my project! I miss you all.