Monday, July 21, 2008

Sorry for the brevity... more to come later...

Wow... Rwanda is more amazing and welcoming than I remember. Yesterday we hiked to see the gorillas... all had a magical experience. All were also so very tired, full of dirt, grime and mud and full of stinging nettles. Thins gang is really a great group of troopers!

Today most of us hiked to see Dian Fossys grave along with the gorilla graveyard. It was so moving. A few stayed behind to rest as trekking to see the gorilla groups they saw was quite a feat! They are the two hardest groups to get to.

Tomorrow we are heading to the Genocide Memorial.

I will say more manana. I am oh so tired and need to catch some much needed zzzzzzzzz's. i just wanted to let you all know we are still safe and still living out a dream that has changed all of us.

Love,
Randi

8 comments:

Marlisa said...

Wow! We cannot beleive the fortunes you all have had. We are so proud of all of you and are so excited to hear first hand all about it. Enjoy your last few days in this beautiful region and know that we will be waiting with open arms! Love to all and a hug,kiss, and I love you to Maddy
Love,
The Zamora's

danette said...

hi Maddy! we miss you so much.when you come home we have a surprise we made for you! I hope you're having fun!Erica,from the Oakland zoo was on Untamed and uncut on Animal planet.have a safe trip home.
Love,Sophia

danette said...

The trip sounds so fun! But we miss you lots and can't wait for you to come home to tell us all the stories and show us all your photographs! Enjoy your last couple of days in Africa.
Big hug,
Danette

dorrisbunch said...

Wow--what a great update! Sounds like an amazing last few days! Hope you all enjoy the rest of the trip and make terrific memories! Can't wait to see more photos...Safe travels! Miss you Maddy!!! Blessings & peace to you all...The Dorris Family

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Olarig said...

THANK YOU so much for the update. Randi, you've done a wonderful job.
We love you all,
The Olarig

-tmt said...

thank you so much for the updates. What an amazing experience for all of you. We love to read about the animals.

Maddy we miss you and can't wait to see you.

seyem said...

Randi, Thank you so very much for all the wonderful updates...you're right, it sounds like the an experience of a lifetime! Kudos to you & Felicia! May the big winged birds bring you all safely home to us.
love you all,
The Petriteses