Highlights from Kruger Park

So, Kruger Park was everything I thought it would be… and so much more. We saw so many animals, including 3 of the “Big 5” and the rarest creature in the park: the cheetah! Aside from the wildlife, the landscape was marvelous. Even if we hadn’t seen animal life for a while, the drive was nonetheless beautiful. At night, the stars were, quite literally, majestic. We even say some shooting stars! The trip was well worth it. I think all got something out of it, whether it is some outstanding pictures or a better understanding of pilgrimage.

Keller

This moment pretty much sums up my experience in Kruger:
After dinner and devotion the first night, we walked over, as a group, to sit and look at the stars. I forgot they exist sometimes because they’re washed out at home, but in the 30 minutes or so we sat there, we say four shooting stars, each of which was greeted with a collective gasp. I clapped a couple of times, I’ sure.

Hannah

Kruger Park was super fun. We spent all day in the sun. The night ride was pretty pointless, but the hamburger I ate after was just the greatest.

Marie Claire

My experience in Kruger was amazing. I thought it was really cool seeing all the animals up close in their natural habitat.

My favorite part of the trip was on the night ride and we turned off all the lights in the car and sat there in the silence, hearing only the crickets chirping, and gazing up at the Milky Way. It was a peaceful moment and I saw God in the beauty of it.

Tiresa

Before Kruger, I expected to see one animal or one type of animal at one time.

What I saw was a giraffe and a buffalo drinking from the watering hole right next to each other and heard of elephant, buffalo an impala all in the same area.

We can learn a lot from animals if you just take the time to pay attention.

And on June 20, I saw 3 shooting stars. It’s nice to travel but nice to know that I have a home to go to.

Love. Peace. Jamye.

Report from Dr. Kim, Medicine Woman: you will be pleased to know that the item most in demand from the first aid kit has been Advil- from our sore muscles in Swaziland. Other than that, there have been 4 knee scrapes (Claire, Andy and T. J.). T.J. had 2- both from climbing trees. Only 3 instances of upset stomach (Brynn, Chris and Meredith) with none lasting more than a few hours. There was one headache caused by riding in a coombie full of teenagers one day J. On a spiritual side: Psalm 8 sums up my thoughts on Kruger and God’s creation pretty well.

Kim