Join Monica, a retired nurse from Oakland, California, as she shares her incredible journey of moving to Rwanda. After living in the Bay Area her entire life, she found a new home in the serene Singa village on the shores of Lake Jéhoha.
Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction: From Oakland to Rwanda
00:46 – Developing Zion Shores & Security Tour
01:21 – Why Choose Rural Rwanda over Kigali?
02:04 – Comparing Life in the West vs. Africa
03:21 – Building a Fish Pond & Medicinal Lotus Flowers
04:08 – Life as a Healer: Growing Natural Medicine
05:35 – Tour of the Passion Fruit Garden
06:38 – Seeking Peace, Safety, and Infrastructure
07:37 – The Harvest House: Built by the Village
09:10 – Beach Girl Vibes: Living by Lake Jéhoha
10:41 – Growing Sorghum for the Community
11:33 – Bamboo, Bees, and Evening Fragrances
13:11 – Moving to Rwanda: A Soul at Peace
15:47 – Beehives and African Oregano Garden
18:29 – Swimming in Lake Jéhoha
19:55 – Relationship with the Local Community
21:08 – How to Buy Property in Rwanda
22:42 – Healthcare in Rwanda: Affordable & Human
24:32 – 100% Organic Farming & Natural Pesticides
25:26 – Tasting Purple Sweet Potatoes with Local Honey
27:18 – Healing the Mind: The Power of Feeling Safe
30:02 – Final Message: “Just Move” & Coming Home
31:35 – First Impressions of Modern Rwanda
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