Spectacular South Africa - 2015

The trip to South Africa was completely magical.  I am not even sure how to put the experience into words.  It far exceeded my expectations.  We saw all of the big 5 (Rhino, Elephant, Lion, Leopard & Cape Buffalo).  Not only did we see all 5, we were within about 5 feet of 4 out of the 5 and within about 50 feet of 4 lions.  It was exhilarating and frightening all at the same time.  To hear them, smell them and see these large animals so close was an overload to my brain.  Kristi and I had to keep asking each other, if we had really experienced these things or if it were a dream.  We saw an amazing range of animal life.  The weather and the food were both spectacular and the fun group of people made this one of my best vacations ever.