Day One

Well has the day came along I was excited to meet both Gilbert & Mukiza and start our two week journey on what I call a road trip. Day one was the best, it was well planned out and Igot some time to spend with them, just talking over breakfast and about there lives back home in Rwanda. Mukiza is a big fan of football (the American football) he wanted the chance to see a game but due to the season not footbal but he got to play some football with the guys in Dana's backyard. By the way I would like to mention that Dana is Yael's cousin and how much I thank her for planning out some great trips around New Jersey that not only will I remember but both Gilbert & Mukiza are enjoying there stay. The smiles on there face tells that they are enjoying every minute. The day ended with some dinner cooked by Dana's husband Ayton who barbecued for us and it was good. And some smores which didn't come out so great but the camp fire just brought everyone togethere.

There was a moment in the day that we all got together to do an activity that i thought was really cool. Dana had an idea to make a memory box that we can put things in about our trip, if it was a picture or something from the hotel. But I thought it was cool because I know I will remember these days but having something to look back at will help me tell the story about my trip and how much it meant to me.

- Nori*