Alicia's Parents Came for a Visit

Just before our Outreach Season started, we found out Alicia's parents were going to be able to join the PaulAnn team on outreach in July.  This was something they had wanted to do and the timing worked for them to come this year.  Since they were flying all this way they decided to stay after the outreach and spend the month of August with us.  It was fun planning their trip and of course keeping it a surprise from the kids.  They spent two weeks with us in Mozambique and then after the outreaches they got to be involved in the "clean up".   Then, they wanted to see some of South Africa so we made sure that included the Indian Ocean, Kruger Park and Blyde River Canyon.   Here are some highlights of our time with them. 

Mozambique

Amanzimtoti

bike ride on the boardwalk in Durban

Of course, we need to brag on Brit's photography!  She took these photos in Kruger (except the lion cub and cheetah she took at The Ranch)

seeing what they can find from the deck in Kruger

After Kruger we spent two days at Blyde River Canyon.  We saw the "Potholes", several waterfalls, "God's Window", the Pinnacle and the Three Rondovals.  The last stop before home was Debengeni Falls and pizza at the Pot n Plow!

The Pinnacle

view from God's Window

Potholes

Three Rondovals

Brit took this at Debengeni Falls

 We also went to The Ranch, just outside Polokwane, to see the lions and cheetahs.

We had a great time traveling and spending time together but I must say that my favorite part was having them experience an outreach in Mozambique as well as our weekly Bible study in Mentz!   After all, this is why we are here! 



It has been 3 years since we have seen any of our family from the States.  This was a treat for sure.  We are looking forward to the rest of our family planning their next trips here!