Lion Park Tuesday

Today was a day for Sam. We went to the Lion Park, which she absolutely loved. Nana - she said she's ready for a full-fledged safari now! Palamang liked oohing and aahing at the lions and cheetahs and zebras from the safety of the truck, but wasn't as into the experience when they got too close - which several did!


After we toured the park from the truck (which was a little like Animal Kingdom at DisneyWorld, if you've ever been there, but with a lot more lions) we were able to pet the lion cubs! I was thinking small, newborn, cuddly lion cubs. These were labrador-sized, four to five month old playful lion cubs! Too cute, but a bit nervous-making, too! Paul didn't want to get too close and took turns clinging to me or Trent. (His best English phrase right now is "Up, please," which he uses ALL the time. Sam had some playtime with the cubs


then fed the giraffe


She's flying high. Today ALMOST made up for being awakened at 6:30 am every morning for the past three weeks! Sharing a small room with a small boy does not allow for teenage sleep time.

Our hotel room in Johannesburg is right next to a mall, too. We're in Africa but we can't get away from the mall! This mall is HUGE and very affluent. Totally overstimulating for Paul. Sam REALLY wants to go window shopping, so we're going to divide and conquer - one of us goes with Sam and one stays with Paul. We're mostly just ready to come home.

Special thoughts and prayers to the CAL 8th graders celebrating crossover tomorrow. We're with you in spirit if not in presence. Sam and I are both a little sad to miss this milestone moment. It's worth it, and we have a gazillion other memories to take its place, but it's still a little sad.

Congratulations 8th graders! Best wishes for a great high school season!

Love,

Kristi, Trent, Sam and Paul

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