Early Saturday morning we finished Kenneth up and sent him on his way with a new leg. At about 10:00 we left Kijabe toward Nakuru for a great African safari. The journey to Nakuru was interesting as we passed through 'true' Africa and not the 'westernized' Africa. The towns we passed though consited of dirt roads and hole-in-the-wall buildings.
Once we reached Nakuru we made our way to the national park. We were welcomed by monkeys and baboons. We drove through the entrance and began the safari adventure. Our first sightings were baboons and zebra. we drove through the park about 30 min until we reached our lodge. I was soo impressed by the van we rode in. The top opened up for us all to stand up and stick our heads to to see the animals. Along the way to the lodge we saw several animals. Once we reached the lodge we were very iompressed. The staff welsomed us with warm moist towels that smelled of menthol. Then we were offered a glass of orange or passion fruit juice that was soo delicious. The rooms were amazing. Surrounding the bed was a misquito net. We took our things to our rooms and then went to lunch. Lunch was a buffet of all sorts of tasty exotic foods. the best thing was the mixed fruit juice. It was AMAZING!!! Little did we know that each drink was 350 shillings...haha (about $4). The afternoon was free until 4:00pm. At 4:00 we went out for the BIG Safari!! During this time we saw sooo many wild animals.
Baboon
Monkey
Gazelle
Impalla
Cape Bufello
Rino (White and Black)
Pelican
Flamingo
Wart Hog
Hiyna (sp??)
Jackel
Water Buck
LION!!!
Hippo
Zebra
Antelope
And others.....
It was sooo amazing to see God's creation in its finest. The animals grazed in the fields and posed for us as we snapped photos. The African land is soo beautiful and full of interesting inhabitants. Pictures cannot describe the splendor of God's creation and landscapes!!
After a eventful and very exciting safari through the African wilderness, we returned to the lodge for African tribal dances and an amazing dinner.
The next morning we woke very early to continue the adventures. We saw even more amazing animals. After we left Nakuru we we to Lake Navasha and rode on boats amoungst Hippos. This is the same lake that Peter, our patient, lost his leg to a hippo. Somewhat ironic and stupid for us to go on a boat in that lake. We came within 205 feet of a family of about 20 hippos. They are sooo big and intimidating.
In the African language, 'Safari' means journey. this weekend was truly that. We had not expected any of the amazing things that we were blessed to be part of. God was our Safari guide and allowed us to see His creation at its finest!!


This week we will be working on 2 new patients that have never had a prosthetic. Please keep the team, the brace shop guys, and the new patients in your prayers.