After bidding farewell to the warm-hearted people of Nyaruguru, I twisted the throttle and rode into the next district. It took me about half an hour to cruise from Kibeho to downtown Huye. Upon arrival, I spun around to see what had changed since my last visit.
The most striking transformation was on the commercial street known as Mu Cyarabu. Once lined with aging shops built in the 1930s by immigrants from the Persian Gulf, the street now boasts sleek modern buildings that speak to the town’s rapid development.
From the lively hum of Mu Cyarabu, I made my way up Hospital Road to the University of Rwanda. Over the years, this campus has built a reputation for shaping some of the country’s finest minds—professionals whose expertise continues to drive progress across various sectors. It’s a place where ambition meets rigor, and where ideas are not only born but refined and launched into the world.
While on university grounds, I took time to wander through the Ruhande Arboretum. Planted between 1933 and 1934, this peaceful forest offers a quiet sanctuary for nature lovers and also serves as a research site for the ISAR Institute.
A walk through the arboretum is nothing short of therapeutic. The gentle rustle of leaves beneath your feet, sunlight dancing through the canopy, and the melodic chorus of birdsong combine to form a natural symphony that soothes the spirit.
Later that afternoon, I checked into Barthos Hotel and got some work done from its restaurant. In my next post, I’ll share what unfolded before I set off for Gisagara District the following day.