Tag Archives: Lake Tanganyika

. . . And Then the Rains Came: Coping in Kajaga Village

Posted on 27/04/2013 by

Unusually heavy rains have caused havoc across much of east Africa, displacing thousands of people and damaging important infrastructure… In Burundi, flood-affected areas include the northwestern region of Bubanza, Bujumbura City and the plains of Imbo along the shores of … Continue reading →

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Posted in Humanitarian Assistance, Livestock, Africa-East, Climate Change, Mud brick houses, African rice, Rusizi River ^ Wetlands, East central Africa | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Special Times at the Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika – Come Visit!!

Posted on 07/04/2013 by

The Hotel now has special rates for rooms during the weekends – it is a great savings from the regular rates, and you will have access to all of the features of the hotel: Enter the hotel and check in: … Continue reading →

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Posted in Burundi, Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika2, Lake Tanganyika, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments

Contract Farming in the Village: Farmer-Friendly Strategies

Posted on 25/03/2013 by

I have received several emails asking about the contract farming project in the village, which has been organized with the Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika.  We are hoping to invigorate the activity during this rainy season – before the rains … Continue reading →

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Posted in Africa-Central, Agriculture, Contract-Farming, Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika2 | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments

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

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

Thanksgiving Memories along Lake Tanganyika

Posted on 23/11/2012 by

Reposted for Thanksgiving 2012:   Several years ago, when still living in the big house by Lake Tanganyika, I organized a Thanksgiving celebration especially for members of the Burundian military who were so very helpful for us during those fighting years, … Continue reading →

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Posted in Africa-Central, Burundi, Cuisine, Food, Indigenous crops & medicinal plants, Living here, Recipes, War Games | Tagged , , , , , , | 8 Comments