During one of our evening game drives we saw a pack of hyenas devouring a zebra. It was crazy! There were probably 100 vultures waiting their turn for any scraps left behind. It was such a savage sight to behold as the hungry animals ate everything--skin, fur, bones, etc. If your stomach can handle it :), a short video clip is above.
Following the safari we headed back to Nairobi and stayed another restful night at the Mennonite Guest House. On Monday we explored Nairobi a bit and enjoyed riding the public transportation buses called matatus throughout the city. It was a fun and adventurous experience trying to figure out how to navigate the city, and it thankfully went very smoothly. We were able to head about 18 kilometers from the city to visit a giraffe park. At the park they have an elevated platform where the visitors can feed and pet the giraffes. Some people even let the giraffes kiss them (we were NOT among those brave individuals :) ).
After visiting the giraffe park, we went to a market and had a little time for souvenir shopping and bargaining. Then we headed back to the guest house for me to shower and finish packing. We then loaded in a taxi, dropped off Sarah to meet up with her group for the summer, and I continued on to the airport for my night flight to Amsterdam. Our weekend was a wonderful way to finish/start our time in Kenya, and we really enjoyed seeing the sites together.
After about 30 hours of traveling, I arrived home last night and was greeted by my loving husband and parents. I am so thankful to be back home! This month has been an incredible experience. I feel so blessed to have been able to work among the people at Tenwek and to see all that the Lord is doing there. Thank you for joining me on this amazing adventure!