Wanna Visit Rwanda?

Well it's hard not to sound biased for the country I can now proudly call home, see I was born and raised here for three years but the most of my growing up days were spent in exile. These are the problems that come with violence- people get displaced and grow up feeling like outcasts in countries they thought were a solace but end up feeling out of place as long as they can remember. I am speaking out of personal experience and from talks I have had with my friends.

So just to give you a pictorial of what it is to finally get to experience feeling alive, free, accepted and home! My country just makes my heart want to burst in love! See there is something about nature, travel and the whole sense of belonging. These are pure joys and when you get to live them daily it's an added bonus.
The pictures are from my phone and they span for as long as I can remember and as recent as today. So brace yourselves and enjoy your view. I am so super grateful to live these moments.

(Plus add me on Snapchat to see other pictures I post daily @tuyidee is the name)

So many breathtaking hills... Love how miniature looking the buildings look.

Another breathtaking view.

Hills. Clouds. Little houses.

More hills. Clouds. And bits of buildings

Take time to pray too

Church by the hill

Need I say more?

The beauty is what gives resilience of a people whose past was mired with ugly pain.

There is so much color you cannot miss beauty even if your heart is cold.

The other beauty is that God gave Rwanda a natural beauty together with the Government's policy masterminded by our Prez it is simply a to die for environment.

Look at how splendid the moon is!

At night the city is still alive. What more could you ask for?

at dusk it is such a soothing view.

Side-walks and clear paths. Sunday walks.

A scenic view is the promising result you can bank on.

For me, every day is unreal. If you know what it means to grow away from your home you know what I mean. I just can't contain myself with this love! Geesh!

I am a walker... Like to call myself pieds tourist.

Also there are extremely innovative projects going on in the country.

Ah! Isn't that just a perfect formation of the clouds just before a downpour kisses the earth?

Aye, by now you know I love the moon. It gets me. Don't know why, but I love it!

The Kanombe airport entrance has this interesting sculpture.

Bus Stop bliss.

From Kigali's biggest hill. (Fun fact: My momma grew up here.) Tracing roots that I already know though... Hehe...

So peaceful. Worth a million more times!

Glad I get to see each beautiful view and capture it when I can.

Because I just love to.

I see colors...Everywhere I go.

The moon is my muse

Hills.. Houses... Shot standing by a window

Buildings are coming up at a fast pace. It's such a beautiful thing.

One thing you won't miss is very many instances to catch art around.

These figurines at an eatery remind me that two is better than 1.

Cameo appearance by yours truly.

Told you art masterpieces are everywhere. It is that good!

Also this The East African Newspaper write up got to be shared... Take a look/read:

http://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/magazine/Kigali-a-city-of-beauty--order-and-charming-people/-/434746/2982776/-/l5d3gd/-/index.html

That's it folks. I know this isn't the entire country but to be honest, it is enough to give you a sense of why I love my country and why after 20 years away I can actually sleep and dream of beautiful dreams of content. One thing's for sure! I am grateful!!!