African delights...

We have just spent the last 4 weeks in South Africa and what an amazing time we had. It was VERY hard to leave it all behind, saying goodbye to family and good friends is always very difficult and this time the kids were not happy to leave...
We had an amazing time in Durban, the beach, water park, unbelievable Aquarium, soccer stadium where Tai did the worlds highest swing, so much fun had by all. We also visited Cape Town and Stellenbosch, wine country. Wonderful, beautiful, so amazing. But the most amazing of all was the Safari. We spent 3 days at Nambiti Falls Lodge and went out on safari every day, up at 5.30 am to see the wild game, and we saw all the BIG 5!! Amazing experience. The bush is undeniably God's most beautiful creation and unquestionably an experience everyone should have. Being in nature like that transforms the soul and brings one closer to knowing oneself. Seeing the animals in their own environment, raw nature, creatures of such majestic beauty, together as God intended, wow, we were all blown away by the experience and it was so much more that we had anticipated.
We also spent 3 days in the Berg, mountain range just outside of Durban. Had a fantastic time with all the family enjoying the nature, again, so close to the wonderful, beautiful and splendid nature, makes one feel so small and realization of our part in all of this hits home. We are all one and we belong together, to live in harmony with nature and everything that God has created. It is all so awesome!
Had such precious time with my family, so many laughs and good memories. My children loved to meet and get to know their cousins and aunts and uncles, so very important to them in their lives right now. It was a fantastic four weeks but again, it went by too fast and felt too short. It is always so good to catch up with friends as well and reconnect, very important in life today. A big thank you to everyone that make our experience so special. Definately the high light of our trip so far.
And now, we are off to India, incredible India, my love, India. Hoping that everyone has a great experience altho knowing it will take time....to adjust, to absorb, to connect...and perhaps, just perhaps, they will be changed by it all. I know I am. xoxoxox