Category Archives: Living here

Petit Boy-Boy (Kittie) Goes Big-Time on LOL Cats (Maybe…)

Posted on 22/05/2013 by

Yesterday the following picture appeared on LOL cats: And I thought, ‘OH!  Petit Boy-Boy has gone Global!’  Here’s why: Well, perhaps not… Although, perhaps tweaked with PhotoShop?  Who knows – LOL cat photo-makers have certainly been known to use photos … Continue reading →

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Happy May Day – A Great Burundian Holiday

Posted on 01/05/2013 by

May Day is enthusiastically celebrated here in Burundi – a great parade of workers from different organizations, families visiting and strolling the beach, and lots of food and drink.   Boy-Boy - a huge Burmese cat who accompanied me when I came from Kenya – … Continue reading →

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Post-War Peace on the Shores of Lake Tanganyika: Riding High!

Posted on 12/02/2013 by

Civil war officially ended in Burundi in 2006.  For several years thereafter, there have been sporadic fights and attacks, but these, too, have dwindled to almost ‘zero’. What changes has a blanket of peace brought?  This blog concentrates on post-war activities on the … Continue reading →

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Posted in Africa-Central, After the War, Development, East central Africa, Environment, Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika2, Imbo Plain, Lake Tanganyika, Living here, Rusizi River ^ Wetlands | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Holiday Greetings to our Friends and Colleagues

Posted on 24/12/2012 by

Holiday greetings to all our friends and colleagues – and may 2013 bring you joy and blessings! Related articles African Beef Stew with sweet potatoes and mangos, cooked and served in a Pumpkin (dianabuja.wordpress.com)

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Christmas in Africa: Village-Style in Burundi

Posted on 21/12/2012 by

Christmas in Burundi: Celebrations in the nearby village Christmas Day 2011> Related articles Batwa Pots in Burundi: Traditional Clay Pot Cuisine, Pt. 2 of 2 (dianabuja.wordpress.com) African Beef Stew with sweet potatoes and mangos, cooked and served in a Pumpkin … Continue reading →

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Posted in Burundi, Christmas, Contract-Farming, Cuisine, Food, Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika2, Lake Tanganyika, Living here, Wild honey | Tagged , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

An African Christmas, Burundi-Style

Posted on 12/12/2012 by

I will be sharing a few blogs on Christmases Past here at Lake Tanganyika, the first being> Christmas celebrations at the Club du Lac Tanganyika Chef Richard and his senior team wish you Happy Holidays! Related articles Batwa Pots in … Continue reading →

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Posted in Africa-Central, Christmas, Cuisine, Food, Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika2, Lake Tanzanya, Living here | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Artist-in-Resident at the Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika: Art Helping Kids in Africa

Posted on 01/12/2012 by

 Art does not need justification, nobody has to be excused for making art… – Robert Omundi Robert Omundi, Resident Artist at the Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika, has a goal: To inspire, disciple and enable vulnerable children, orphans and street … Continue reading →

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Posted in Africa-East, Art in Africa, Burundi, Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika2, Living here | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments