February 1 is the ‘Heroes’ Day’ holiday in Rwanda. No school! I used the holiday to do a lot of wash, write a grant and to visit my nearest Peace Corps neighbor, Sandra, who lives about 10-ish miles from me. Because I had to protect my skin from the Sun, I didn’t leave until after 4 p.m. What a rocky road out to Nyarabuye (sp?)! I had to stop a bunch of times to ask “Nyarabuye?” Most people didn’t understand but a few did and I finally got there. As ‘Ol Sol was setting when I finally found Sandra’s house, we just had time to have a quick chat, snap a photo and refill my water bottle. I made it back to Kabarore in a little of an hour with the help of the moon and my bike light. So many people along the way were excited to see me and I must’ve said “Muraho” and “Miriwhe” a thousand times. Even though this is a rural part of Rwanda, there are people everywhere. Glad my bike and my body held up to make this trip.