After a very long 30+hours of travel we arrived in Amsterdam. …talk about travel weary! And it did not take long before we were embraced by the city. Canals, architecture, Cuyp Market, pickleball friend’s & play, Rondel Park & bike ride, Rijks, Concert house, windmills, tulips, blustery beach, Mr Stacks, Korean Fried Chicken 😄. DaPijp neighborhood.

We bid Africa goodbye with stories, adventures, and amazing new friends. We have so many stories & memories. The beauty of its people & country is spectacular. The warm hospitality of new friends contrasts with the raw animal wildlife we encountered. Watching a lion rip a Cape buffalo to shreds, warding off a honey badger(nothing sweet here) two alpha elephants fighting & a matriarch elephant trumpeting us – telling us in no uncertain terms – to get out of there! So glad Jeff could join us on our adventures. And thanks to Chloe & Brian & friends for showing us the very best of the Cape. Mandy – showing us hospitality as we transition to a new area of Africa& as she described it – real Africa. And we agree! Karen & her amazing family for opening her home to us snd perhaps more importantly showing us the ropes to life in Nelspruit & Kruger National park. …she kept us ftom ‘rookie’ danger! Seriously! And they are so fun!

Then on to Kenya & amazing new friends at Kenya Partners. Diane Hamrick has an amazing organization in Kenya Partners. The students & teachers are fabulous. Bright, talented, ambitious, fun! And huge thanks to Sam for amazing friendship. He & his family opening his home. And for showing us his beautiful country. Mary opened her home and we are forever thankful.

Have shared many photos of our experiences at Kenya Partners and honestly, everyone is a superstar. They are working hard to improve lives in a variety of ways. The photos are just a few that we want to share.