Vacation in South Africa & back to the U.S.

     Happy holidays loved ones!  After succumbing to Montezuma's revenge and visiting a local hospital in Zimbabwe, my GI system has happily returned to normal and I was able to meet up with another Via Christi fellow in South Africa for some vacation time.  We have had the chance to visit Kruger Park and Cape Town and see wonderful animals and sights. (Kendra, thinking of you & hope you like the animal pictures!)

He was NOT happy that we were invading his space!

Spotted hyena

So regal!

African penguin colony

African penguins

So handsome.

                                                                   Zebras have black skin with white stripes!



This has been an incredible journey and as I fly home today, I'm excited to see you all and catch up!You are so loved!  Thanks for all of your support and encouragement--it is truly appreciated.  
Love,
Kristin

Victoria Falls & returning to Africa

          Victoria Falls is amazing!  I was able to visit Vic falls with a new friend, Ruth, who is teaching street kids in Harare for 9 months.  We saw baboons, monkeys, warthogs, crocodiles, hippos, elephants, and walked with lions.  The hippos were a surprise favorite--especially when watching them from the safety of a boat! :) 

Baboons

Baby vervet monkeys

Up close & probably too personal

He's just a big cat, right? :)

I learned that elephants have a 22 month gestational period and births are attended by 2 elephant midwives!

Victoria Falls

Aren't hippos the cutest?

Glad we were in a boat!

          Although I'm not sure exactly when or to which country yet, I am being called to Africa for medical missions and am looking forward to returning.  I hope you all will join me on that adventure as well and maybe come visit! (Hint, hint mom & dad :))