Today began with a treck down Shyira Hill to Vunga where the bi-weekly market day is held. Along with a list of groceries to purchase, Will and I, with the help of Epimaque, had our sights set on having a shirt made.
After picking up a few avocados, tree tomatoes, and pineapples, we browsed the crowded Vunga market, followed closely by a hoard of children, and made our way over to the textile section. The selection couldn’t have been more varied – both Will and I settled on decidedly colorful and loud patterns for our shirts. 5000 Rwandan Francs later, and pattern in hand, Epimaque lead us about a mile out of town to the seamstresses’ house.
All the while we were followed by the ever-growing crowd of curious children…That’s the one thing that’s taken some getting used to – children everywhere. As they trail you, you can’t help but feel special for a moment. Then it sets in that you’re just another crazy umuzungu out of his element. Oh well, we got some stylish threads. The final product is pictured above.
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