Part 7: The Challenges of Adjustment The Long Road Home: A Tale of Love and Loss in Kampala and Kigali
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The transition from Kampala to Kigali was not an easy one for the family. They had to adjust to a new culture, language, and way of life. The family had to learn to navigate the city, find new places to shop, and make new friends.
The biggest challenge was adjusting to the language barrier. The family had to learn the local language, Kinyarwanda, in order to communicate with the locals. This was a difficult task, as the language was completely different from their native language of Luganda.
The family also had to adjust to the new food. In Kampala, they were used to eating Ugandan staples such as matoke and cassava. In Kigali, they had to learn to enjoy new dishes such as isombe and ibihaza.
The family also had to adjust to the new climate. Kampala was hot and humid, while Kigali was much cooler and drier. They had to learn to dress appropriately for the weather and to adjust their sleeping patterns to the new environment.
Finally, the family had to adjust to the new social norms. In Kampala, they were used to a more relaxed and open culture, while in Kigali, they had to learn to be more formal and conservative.
It was a difficult transition for the family, but they eventually adjusted to their new home. With time, they were able to make new friends, find new places to shop, and learn the language. They were able to make Kigali their new home and start a new life.