Kenya: Out of Africa!

Visiting East Africa was a dream come try. Ever since I'd seen the movie "Out of Africa" I've always wanted to see this beautiful land. In March Matt and I were asked to go attend the SIM Global Leadership Gathering in Kenya. We were truely blessed by the beauty and freshness we experienced during our 10 days there.

We stayed at a beautiful Resort: Brakenhurst Conference Center in Limuru. It was an old British Country Club located on a Tea Plantation.

Yes, I said TEA... it was my dream come true. They served huge Containers of Tea all day long...and it was served with cream and sugar!!! We enjoyed going for walks up among the tea plants. I never knew it grew like this

We even visited Rift Valley Academy on the edge of the Great Rift Valley about 45 minutes from where our conference was. We were very impressed with the school and the ministries of the Kijabe Hospital and Dental Clinic there.

It was a joy to meet up with long-time friend and former teammate from Multunomah Basketball days. Miriam (Miller) Rich and her family have lived and served in Kijabe with AIM since we graduated from college many years ago.

Matt and I got to go on a real safari, and took the day to travel to Lake Nakuru Game Park. The animals were amazing, and I had sensory overload after that experience!!!! God's creation in the raw was something I will never forget... enjoy!

My "wildlife biologist" husband had the time of his life, and was able to spots most of the animals even before our guide. I can only imagine what heaven is going to be like.