rationing

We're low on petrol in Rwanda.

Last time the country ran low it ran out. When the gas arrived again, there were lines at the pump two blocks long.

This time, we discovered the deficiency because we tried to pay cash for gas at the pump. You need a "bom" they told us. What's a "bom?"

Turns out you have to go somewhere across town to buy a ticket, which you can then turn in for gas. Of course. Hopefully the bom's aren't expensive since we're already paying $5/gallon to keep our Suzuki on the road.

And we're on empty until I have the time to figure all this out!