Safely Home!

The 2012 team arrived uneventfully this morning. The return flight included an hour on the ground in Dakar for refueling and changing the crew.  Our trip in to Livingstone from the bush was not uneventful as the Landie developed front bearing problems about 30 minutes into the trip out - the team in that vehicle went back to the house; where Steve and Jako worked to get the bearings re-packed and the vehicle safe for driving. Those of us in the Hilux continued on as Alyssa had 2 friends arriving from America around 1 pm.  God watched over the repairs and the team was reunited just in time for the sunset cruise on the Zambezi - what a sweet blessing it was - we had a boat to ourselves; wonderful refreshing drinks of "orange cordial"  which is a mix of an orange drink and Sprite as well as delightful appetizers and a light meal. We all enjoyed the wildlife and the time on the river. The next morning we awoke early and loaded on a bus for Botswana and Chobe National Park for a water safari, lunch and a land safari.  What an amazing time that was! Elephants, giraffes, hippos, sea eagles and crocodiles! Then yesterday morning before we left for home Jako took some of us to see Victoria Falls - what an amazing creation God has made there! After our tour we began our journey home!  It was hard leaving Amber, Jako, Jakob and Jeremiah. We are all grateful for your prayers and support. There are other mission teams from church still heading out so join us as we pray for the team going to the Dominican Republic followed by the Haiti team.