Thursday, June 19, 2008

Lump After Cathertizat Ion

Ishovu

Ishovu is an island in the territory Kalehe. Near the coast it is easily accessible from Kalehe center. Residents are also regular shuttle boat, some for school and others to the market. We went there recently to inspect the local health center (built in IRC a few years ago) and evaluate what rehabilitation work would eventually be needed. The big canoe crossing is an experience in itself. Especially when the master is singing while wielding a paddle aggressively. The landscape of islands and mountains is charming and a pleasure to slide the calm waters of Lake Kivu. A grove of trees greets visitors to the island. We are told that at the foot of them are buried former chiefs of the region. So it is a sacred place. For a path that climbs gently we come to the clinic and we see the school not far away. A young boy serves as our guide. Ishovu is a farming community where one is mainly cassava and soybeans. The islanders also practice artisanal fishing, by boat. We observed many in the neighborhood. Not far away is the island of Iroka more small, or soon we plan to construct a health post.


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