the south africa johannesburg mission!

the south africa johannesburg mission!

the obvious highlight of our time in south africa was spending time getting to see the entire reason they are here: the mission! since we had more time, we got to be involved in so many mission events, get to know all of the missionaries, and get 

christmas in south africa

christmas in south africa

there is no better way to spend christmas away from home than with 200 missionaries! although it was a very different christmas this year, we were so lucky to be with my parents and spend the day with the cute elders who were also all away 

elephant + monkey sanctuary

elephant + monkey sanctuary

my parents gave us the greatest christmas present – an outing to the elephant sanctuary in south africa! we all went together on christmas eve (the most unique way we’ve ever celebrated :) and it was such an amazing memory. they spoiled us – this experience 

lion park, south africa

lion park, south africa

the south african lion & rhino park! this place was a highlight from both of my visits to south africa this year and last year. it is basically every animal lover’s dream! this park feels like you’re in the wild – but it’s only 20 minutes 

V&A waterfront, cape town

V&A waterfront, cape town

cape town’s waterfront is the place to be! yes, it’s touristy … but it’s the trendy & happening place to be right in cape town. it’s where great hotels and shopping are, it’s right on the water, and best of all – there is an