People here are very clean. Not only do they wash their clothes every night, but they also wash their shoes after each time they wear them. Every morning, people are sweeping the streets, the dirt roads, and the gardens. The government provides these jobs not only because of the cultural emphasis on cleanliness, but also as a type of social program - work for the unemployed.

In Kigali there is a lot of landscaping along the roadside and in the middle of roundabouts. Lots of greenery and flowers that are kept in extraordinary condition. This city is not as dense as ones in the U.S. It sprawls across the hills, stretching for miles. The countless hills provide many priceless views. Each is unique depending upon which peak you are standing. The house at my homestay would sell for millions in the U.S. because of the view out the back door.