kigali wanderings: spray, sweat, and stray cats

i rolled into kigali with a half‑filled sketchbook and a habit of talking to walls. the city hums low, like a bass line you can feel in your teeth, and the heat sits on your shoulders like an old friend who never leaves. i just stepped outside and the air feels like a warm blanket, the kind that sticks to your skin, hope you enjoy that sort of laziness.

someone told me that the mural behind the old bus station changes its colors when the rain hits it just right.

i spent the morning chasing shadows down nyamirambo alleys, where every doorway feels like a secret stage. a local warned me over chai that the best place to catch the sunset is the rooftop of the old textile mill, though the guard might chase you away if you linger too long.

i heard that the pop‑up gallery near the market sells prints for a handful of francs, but you have to haggle like you’re bartering for goats.

if you ever tire of the hills, the lakeside towns to the west are just a short hop away, perfect for a day of lazy paddling and stray dog encounters.
check out this spot for coffee: TripAdvisor and for a quick bite: Yelp. also peek at the community board for upcoming jam sessions: Kigali Events.

now i’m nursing a sore wrist from spraying too hard, but the walls keep whispering new ideas. tomorrow i’ll try a new stencil, maybe something that nods to the city’s endless rhythm.

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