There is so much to share about Vincent learning about life and culture in the US as well as his extensive training. So let's start with his surprises.
Driving from the airport to my house he kept asking where were all the people. At first I didn't understand then realized he was talking about no one walking along the road. In Rwanda the shoulder of the road is full of people walking, people pushing vendor carts and people on bicycles. He soon realized very few people WALK anywhere in the US unless they are exercising.
Next was the food...we eat something different everyday. And we eat meat often. In Rwanda, if they eat meat, it is usually on holidays, Christmas or Easter.
Then there was the garage door opening automatically, the dishwasher, washer and dryer and families with not one, not two but sometimes three cars.
Think about how we go to the grocery store and buy anything we want for more than one or two days of food. We needed to get him a razor and shaving cream as no one in town gives shaves. In Rwanda it is inexpensive and a job for someone.
And finally the biggest surprise of all SNOW! This is the first time he has seen snow.
And another surprise, donor in Pittsburgh gave Vincent a used computer, his first. He is learning to type, email, do research and download photos.
Enjoy the photos and thank you all for welcoming Vincent to the US.
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