Today is the last day at Kwa Mbili lodge here in the bush. We’ll be traveling to Joburg today and then heading to Victoria Falls tomorrow. We had an incredible experience here viewing the animals. Yesterday, we were able to see a group of lionesses trying to get to a baby rhinoceros. We were right there in the middle of it. The lions were unsuccessful because the baby’s parents were quite protective and began charging at the lions. It was amazing to see the animals interacting. Levi is doing very well and is excited to see if he can do the bungee jump on the Zambezi River (world’s highest)…. we’ll see. Thanks for the comments. Levi reads them everyday and it’s a great part of his day. The outpouring of support is amazing and I know that Levi appreciates it greatly. Thank you all! - Gavin
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I LOVE the picture of the giraffe. It looks like someone hit it with the stupid stick a few too many times. What an awesome experience to be right there where you can see something like that.
Levi, you look great. You're an inspiration to us all. Have a great trip to the falls. I look forward to seeing you fulfill that part of your dream adventure. As always, you ALL are in our prayers (and in the prayers of the patrons of the Mt. Timpanogos Temple).
All my love.
The first thing that I do when I get up is check out this blog! It is always fun to wake up to more pictures and another message. Levi, I hope that you can do the bungee. That would be great. I'm not sure if I want you to take Trent with you, though - it sounds so scary! I know that you can handle it, but Trent... (sorry Trent, I'm sure that you can handle it if you really want to!!) It's the longest bungee in the world, right? Keep us posted.
Love,
Heidi, Zach, & Grady
p.s. I'm psyched to be the first one to post!
To us, the greatest picture is a son kissing his mother... That is what this is really all about. Thank you, family Snarr.
I agree about the picture of Levi kissing his mama and I loved the family picture plus Gavin. I feel like I've been with you on this trip, minus the bugs and scarry stuff. I can't belive the pictures Sy. Your whole family is awesome!!! Levi you look great my prayers are with you and the family.
Tuckett
Way to go Levi. You're looking stronger than ever. The picture of you kissing your mom got to me, no fair.
Say hi to everyone there, we're praying for you and living it with you.
hello Levi
Wonderful!!! Gavin, I know you are considered a part of the family, and I was so happy to see a picture of you with the Snarrs. It was so thoughtful of you to set up this blog for Levi. It is the first part of my every morning. I can't wait to open it to enjoy some more of your adventure. Levi, you look wonderful, and the picture of you kissing your Mom is priceless. The other pics are great, too, but that one is priceless. Thanks for sending it. This trip really seems to be agreeing with you. My prayers and thoughts are with you, and with your fellow travelers. My love to all of you.
Aunt Leanne
Hi Levi - Wow! I'm enjoying your pictures and imagining the wonder of Africa from N. Idaho. Thanks for sharing this great trip, it is a blessing to see. Hugging and kissing your Mom is the best. You are an inspiration and so is she - its good to know God is answering our prayers. Love, Christi
I think I finally got this blog thing figured out that's were the random "hi Levi" came from. I was so excited to see that you saw a baby lion but it is so amazing you guys got to see a baby elephant and baby rhino.We have had so much fun seeing pictures, I cannot wait to hear all about your adventures and see more pictures when you get home. Thank you guys for taking the time to give us a glimpse of Africa, it's been so fun.We love you Levi, Rachel Barton
Ditto on the pic of you and your Mom,Levi. I am at work and look silly crying! I am so glad that you gained the strength to take this fantastic trip. Really proud of you and your whole family for having the courage to live large! Keep on Keepin' and we will see you state side. Will be checking for the photo of you bungee jumping, but won't blame you for saying "no way" I am deathly afraid of heights. Sending all the good vibes I can your way!
Love to all, including your strappin' friend Gavin!
Holly Tuckett
Levi,
You look great. I just want you to know that you are basically a celebrity around my office. I show everyone your blog and people are starting to come up and ask me everyday what the update is from Africa, pretty amazing.
To quote the ever famous LL Cool J:
“I think when you move past your fear and you go after your dreams wholeheartedly, you become free. Know what I'm saying? Move past the fear.”
Amen:
Steve Smith
My oh My!! Love the pics, especially THE ONE that touches so many. That's truly priceless. You all look great. Who is the bearded bushman in the photos with you???? Really, Ron, I love the look, but hope to see YOU back when you return. Ha Ha. I checked out Victoria Falls on Google Earth, and they look fantastic! Enjoy! Love to all of you, Aunt Reida
Super Snarrs and Company,
When our son Ryan was on his mission in South Africa, we had some CTR rings made with the initials KO put on the rings. Kethe Okulingile was the closest meaning to "Choose The Right", which literally interprets as "Choose Wisely". We will show you the rings when you return, but while you are at Victoria Falls looking at the world's highest bungee jump, remember, "Kethe Okulingile!"
Love always,
Bob and Bobbie
....Bob left out one small detail, "Kethe Okulingle" is Zula which is a native tribe in South Africa! I didn't want you to think in was Japanese!!!! Sy, who took the picture of you and Levi? Let's hire them to do candids! That picture should definitely make the "world travels wall" It's INCREDIBLE! Love you guys
Bobbie
Levi and Snarr family,
I want you to know we check the blog everyday and my kids are excited by what you are doing in Africa. You are never forgotten by them in their prayers. We are all routing for you Levi.
Ron, Julianne, Eliza and Isaac Ross (Syd and Brian's friends)
I'm looking at all of these pictures wondering which ones I want on my wall. Since I can't decide, I guess I'll just have to take them all. Wait, I don't have a wall big enough for 10,000. DANG-IT!!! Seriously, I'm loving your trip. It gives me something to look forward to every day since I have to go to work (woo-hoo), and we still don't have any snow. *sigh*. Have fun in Victoria Falls, and I say GO FOR THE BUNGEE JUMP! You're the only person I know who is brave enough (or crazy enough) to do it. Since you're there, just do it! You don't get this opportunity every day, right? I'll be the devil's advocate for you! Love to all, and I look forward to more adventures with you :). Travel safely!
Analee
P.S. Of course, if you're not up to the bungee jump, then don't do it. There is a TINY bit of reason left in me. I'm not ENTIRELY the devil's advocate. Working on it, but not there yet :). But if you are up to it, I want pictures! Love ya!
Analee
Hi again,
Yeah Levi!!!! Love everything about your experience in Africa...the pictures, stories and most especially the memories we will all have travelling with the Snarr gang. Love you!
Kathy
Hi Levi,
We love looking at the blog everyday and experiencing your adventure vicariously. You look happy! We pray for your continued strength.
Ron, with that beard, you look like Bill. Our grand daughter, Shay, thought you were her grandpa!
We love you all!
Love, Bill and Pat
Levi,
My brother showed me your website the other day. It kicks my website's arse! I love it. Beautiful pictures, BTW. It looks absolutely majestic there. You really look fantastic also. I know everyone says that, but wow, you really do.
I love the video of shooting the tube. I think I might have been in that one...maybe. We had at LEAST 18 people going down the time I came last year. I was so scared I totally chickened out of the last run!!!
I just wanted to say thanks for not hogging your journey, and for sharing it with the rest of us. There is much we have learned and will learn through our association with you. I also put you and your family's names on the temple prayer roles every time I go - so does my mom. It works! We have some serious power down here. Well, it's God's power, but we get to use it! Crazy!
Anyway, enjoy the rest of your trip! Loves to your family and Gav. What up Gav?
Love,
Melissa Taylor (Steadman)
Just jumping on the bandwagon again to "amen" all comments.
Victoria Falls beckons - but the thrill of the last ten days is totally "priceless"
Thanks for sharing with all the homebound souls - You truly make each and every day for us as we catch up with your adventures.
Continue to enjoy the journey - It's been a great ride thus far.
Keep the photos and messages coming! We love you all - Thanks again Gavin for setting this up so that we can spy on y'all.
Hugs and Loves - The Westenskows
Once again, great pics of your trip...But the one of you kissing your mom made me cry.
I told my husband we are doing a trip like this someday. It is awesome.
How Fun!!! The pictures are incredible, the faces are all happy (except for those rhinos), and you're all together. What more do you need?
I hope you're feeling well, Levi. We pray for you and your family.
Happy Birthday Levi. I am 26 in May. I am getting up there too.
Remember to be strong. Be safe.
HH forever.
Lauren
Bevi-
We are so excited you got to finally see your rhinoceros! Love the giraffe pic too, they are the cutest animals! You look so happy in all your pics and it makes us happy to see you having so much fun! You guys are taking such amazing pictures they look like they are straight out of National Geographic. We cannot wait to see them all when you get back this weekend! Thank you for posting all the blogs and including us all in your amazing experience! We LOVE you & miss you.
Amb & Jessboy
hi snarrs
pics are phenonmenal-- but the beaming faces of you all remain the most precious.
we miss you and eagerly await your return so we can talk.
of course our comments would be incomplete without the following updates:
1. einstein is fine but perking up his ears and looking around when he hears one of those big trucks like yours' comes around the corner;
2. sox are leading rockies 2-0;
3. we love you.
susan, bill and einstein.
Another round of great photos. Thanks so much for sharing them with others. I almost feel like i am there with you guys. Well...not really. But, my mom has been researching (you know how she is) and now wants to go to Africa. So, Levi & family-thank you! I hope to go too!
I'm so happy you're having such a great time. You deserve it!
xoxoxo
abbie
your mom looks so happy! :) now i need to go give my mom a big kiss!
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