This past week, I was blessed with the opportunity to go to South Africa for an Educator's conference in Johannesburg. The conference lasted four days, and then I went to Cape Town (fulfilling a life-long dream!) for the rest of the week. It was INCREDIBLE. I loved every minute I spent there and hope to return sometime in the future. I'll give you a little picture tour of my time spent in South Africa!
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Ha, this is one of the most touristy/cheesy pictures ever. Note it says, "National Leographic" instead of "National Geographic". Clever, huh? But let's just say I was THRILLED to cuddle with a lion cub.
I was excited to feed the ostrich until I found out they are like the geese of Africa. They are so mean!
cage shark diving. The water was FREEZING. Thank goodness for wetsuits!
just one of the many Great Whites we saw!
We got to go whale watching! It's hard to see, but this is a Southern Right Whale.
the cable car we took up to Table Mountain. Incredible views!
On top of Table Mountain/on top of the world
penguins at Boulders Beach!
Met up with the girls from Iringa International where I student taught last year. A total God-thing! So good to reconnect with them!
Cape of Good Hope
"In your presence, there is FULLNESS of JOY." -Psalm 16:11
Ha, the VERY beginner board.
LOVED surfing! But let me tell you, it was exhausting!
Proud moment of my life!
the changing rooms on the beach at Muizenberg
Perfect way to spend the morning
"Oh Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!" -Ps. 8:9
"Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee. How great Thou art. How great Thou art!"
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I wish these pictures captured more of the absolute beauty of this place, but at least it gives you a little idea. It was a wonderful week, and I'm SO thankful that God blessed me with the opportunity to go.
As I returned from South Africa, I found out that my dad has a tumor. He's having surgery tomorrow, and we will find out if it's cancerous or not. It kills me to be away from my family at this time. Please, please be praying for my dad!!
Stacy, Your photos and experiences are totally awesome! How you live your life to the glory of God is simply beautiful and inspiring. May you be strengthened in all you do by His Spirit!!! I'm glad He gives you treats along the way - like this beautiful trip to South Africa!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Nancy Jonsson