Mt Hanang is the dominant feature throughout the region as it towers above all the valley and villages below.
Before we left the valley this time, we decided to spend a few hours touring the valley and getting to know the area a bit better.
(What a great idea! In addition to having a great time "exploring" Africa, it's been our desire scope out more of the surrounding territories in which some of our pastor friends are working to expand God's Kingdom and to make His Name known. We then feel more connected, as we join them in praying for this land and its people and in praising God for His goodness and mercy.)
The seasonal rains have transformed this area into lush and fertile ground. The animals and even the people seem to be more alive and hopeful, and the green trees lend a sense of hope.
Acacia trees have become my favorites. Their twisting limbs create interesting patterns, and their sprawling canopies provide a cooling respite, a peaceful setting in the lovely grove.
