Wondering how I've been able to capture some of those closeup animal pictures?  Well, the answer is that 300 mm lens I bought. 

It has been a little cold in Johannesburg this winter so many of the grandmothers will wear blankets to Church. Mom was invited to join their warm circle.

While at the airport last month, I thought I was going to be visited by friends, Spencer and Dawn Gonzales.  Notice the sign behind me. But alas, they didn't show.

This is recent Mormon Helping Hands photo. The Church does a great deal of humanitarian service in the Africa Southeast Area. Even the smallest members of the Church pitch in.

Speaking of Humanitarians, last month the Country Directors of Humanitarian Services all came to Johannesburg for training. They asked me to come in to talk about various legal issues which they could face when putting a project together.

These couples are all senior missionaries. Some are living in hard places in Africa, but they will tell you the work has brought them great joy.

Sometimes I don't need the 300 mm lens. Up close and personal with Harry the rhino.