We’ve now seen all the animals we wanted to see. Yesterday we finally saw the rhinoceros that we’ve been searching for the last couple of days. We saw a mother and baby rhino and were able to get fairly close . . . it was a cool experience. While we were tracking the rhino we ran into two male lions on the side of the path. We hadn’t seen male lions with full-grown manes until yesterday so this was very exciting. Lions can spend 18-20 hours a day sleeping so it can be very hard to spot them. Luckily these lions were resting in some shade that was 10 feet from where we were driving. Anyway, it was a great day all around. I can’t believe how many people are checking these updates…. I appreciate that support. Tomorrow we leave the bush and head for Victoria Falls. Thanks again for the much appreciated support. - Levi
28 comments:
Levi:
Yeah!!!!! The pictures and experiences are amazing. You are looking good. I am so glad to get pictures of you, too. You are an incredible young man, I am so glad you are my nephew. I hope you have the good time you want at Victoria Falls. It must be an incredible place. I love water falls, and to think you are there at the highest bungie jump in the world is really something! I look forward to pictures and experiences you have there. I love you!
Aunt Leanne
This sounds like such an incredible trip--chasing dreams is always worthwhile. We pray for your continued strength through this wonderful experience!
Dan and Sheryl
The pictures are AWESOME! You all look so good. We open the blog every morning to see any new photos and updates and we are so excited to see that you are doing so well. We cant wait to hear about it all in person. We love you guys!
Dave, Ang, Luke and Gracie
I absolutely love this picture of you! So stinkin' handsome! The lions are beautiful and how amazing to see rhinos like that. I feel like I'm on a quasi-safari with you all, thanks to the beautiful photographs! Thanks for sharing the adventure with us!
Love you,
Yvette
Another great blog. Levi, it is easy to spot the pictures that you take. The beautiful animals, in their beautiful natural surroundings, taking dumps!!!! Why does this not surprise me?
Still, the best picture you have ever taken was of the HH Crew on Lions Back in Moab, Senior year spring break. Classic.
Love you brother.
-Steve Smith
Wow! It looks and sounds like this has been an amazing trip. Natalie and I check the blog veryday to see how everything is going. We love the pictures and the updates. I cracked up at the one of the two Giraffes; that was holarrious! Thank you for sharing this trip with us. We love you levi.
Love ya bro,
Casey, Natalie, Kade, and Ethan Johnson
Wow! You even caught it in mid-air! Perfectly clear with no blurring from the falling...poor elephant! No privacy out there in the bush! I knew you would see rhinos, and the lions with the manes complete the safari! Good luck in Victoria Falls! Who's going bungee jumping? Love ya!
Analee
Wow! Awesome! The twins always want to look at "Levi in Africa"! I was looking at the blog with them this morning and asked them if they wouldn't love to be able to see all those animals in Africa too. They both very emphatically disagreed. It is way to scary because Lions eat you. Elli is now praying that "the lions won't eat Levi" Good luck with that. And enjoy the Falls!
Love,
Angie
Levi,
You look fantastic! I hope you are feeling as good as you look. What an amazing adventure I so glad you guy get to share this awesome trip together. I am so impressed that you have made it to so many continants.
Love,
Brooke Stockman
so incredible! I love the pictures. I am glad that you are having such a good time. Every thing is great back at home so live it up these last few days. Einstine is waiting patiently for your return.
HI Snarr family,
The pictures just get more and more
exciting. I've decided that Dave
and I have to go visit our African
relatives. I hope they have all
the animals in Nigeria that you
are seeing. Our computer has never
been off and on so much, checking
to see if more pictures and stories are there on the computer
from you. Keep having a great time.
We are praying for all of you
Leslie Cates
Levi - Keep on hanging in there, dear soul, and having such amazing adventures. How lucky we all are to hear of your travels and your perceptions. You continue, as always, in our thoughts and prayers. Much love, Tenia and family PS - Hi to your Mom and Dad, and Gavin, too -
Levi and Crew -
Awesome pics! What an adventure you are all on. You look great Levi, Ron not so much! Just kidding. You know there is only one guy that I would let get away with yelling out the window, "Holly Tuckett, Loves you!" I really love you all and am looking forward to hearing you tell all about your exciting Safari adventures. So Levi, are you going to bungee jump the falls? That is F-ing nuts! But you Snarrs' really are that nuts! Have a great rest of your trip! See you soon!
Love to all,
Holly Tuckett
Ahh, yes... Seeing the elephant caught in mid-dump brings back so many memories of Ron. Did anyone think to call the paramedics? Or weigh it and give it a name? Ron, was it "dilated to a nine"???
I'm so grateful you could all have this trip together. What a wonderful adventure. You are in our prayers, and our kids are praying for you as well. Have a great time at the falls.
Levi,
I am so happy that you found the last animal you were looking for!!! You look great and are an inspiration....Have a safe and fun trip at Victoria Falls.
Levi et al.,
We all love your pictures. Zach thought that the one of the lion yawning was very scary! It was great talking to you today. Enjoy sleeping under the mosquito net and listening to the animals tonight.
Love,
Heidi, Zach, & Grady
I LOOOVE checking the site everyday. Levi, you look so good -- maybe you should stay in Africa and WE will come and visit you! (Are the natives slipping you something in your herbal tea?)
Thanks so much for sharing this trip with us all!! Bill and I ask each other every night after getting home from work -- "Have you seen the new posting on Levi's blog today?" Chris is keeping up with it, too.
Love, Claudia
PS> Do lions really sleep 20 hours a day? How does one land that assignment?!! I want to be reincarnated as a lion :-).
That's crazy you were that close to lions! They don't look like they even noticed you were there. Did Ron Buddy try to ride 'em? It seems like it would give him another story/analogy for his talks besides the shooting the tube story.
Hope you guys are having a blast! Love ya, Brother!
-Paul Smith
Let me begin by thanking Gavin for taking the time to create this blog. This has been so wonderful for so many of us to experience this trip through Sy's camera (thank you Sy, the pictures are fanulous) and your words! THANKS GAVIN!!!
Ron, I think the picture pf you playing "tour director" should make the "world travels wall! That is a classic! Sy yourpictures are so incredible, especially the lions, aren't the beautiful creatures? Levi, you continue to amaze all of us. My son Parker had a chance to log-on to your blog. By the way, he continues along with the other missionaries to pray for you every day! He is amazed at your courage, strength and determination and believes the Lord trully loves you! Your rosy cheeks keep getting rosier, you look great! Have a great time at Victoria falls, can't wait to see those pictures! Is Ron going to jump???
Love to you all,
Bobbie and Bob
Those lions are BEAUTIFUL!! I bet you guys were just jumping out of your seats. I can't WAIT to see the pictures of Victoria Falls. You are looking so good, Levi. You look so happy and I know that you are. Have fun at the falls.
Love,
Sierra, Spencer, CJ and Avary
Hi Levi!
I add my AMEN! to the person's comment thanking Gavin for creating this blog. It not only taught me what "blogging" is, but it has given me the opportunity to see, through your eyes, the wonders of the bush, and the wonder of seeing you, Levi, looking better than you have in quite awhile. I know everyone's prayers are being answered, that you are receiving extra strength to enjoy this amazing journey you are on. I love the pictures, they are awesome, but mostly I love you, and I'm so proud of your accomplishments. Have a beautiful experience at The Falls, and please....let the rest of the world do the bungie jumping! Love, Aunt Reida
What amazing pictures, and you are The Star! It all looks fabulous. I love Africa because everything is so different. And I love the constant sound of the colorful birds. Keep enjoying life! Karen in Denver
The lions and rhinos are amazing, but my favorite pic is Levi with a tan!
Take care. You continue to be in our prayers daily.
- Bill C
Levi and Family,
Sounds like you are having and incredible time. We look forward to coming and visiting you when you get back. We want to hear all about it! The pictures are incredible! You continue to be in out thoughts and prayers!
Love,
Daniel and Tori Brewer
I can't believe these pictures! It's so fun to be on this trip with you guys.
You are an inspiration on so many levels.
yay!!! i'm so happy you finally saw your rhinos! and the male lions (the lazy bastards, haha) must have been awesome to see as well. i would love that!
the place you're staying looks pretty tizzight too. once again, i'm jealous.
and i'm so happy that you're having fun.
xoxoxo
abbie
Sy, That is absolutly great photography. I'm glad you didn't forget your camera for this trip. :) Levi, you look great. We are so happy for you!
Love, Weldon and Linda
Levi,
You are truly an amazing man. I am so proud of you! You are a great inspiration to everyone who knows you and even those who don't! All of these pictures are incredible, what a awesome way to spend your Birthday:) Africa is beautiful! I am glad that you got to see everything that you wanted to see there. I want you to know that I have prayed for you through this all and will continue to do so.
Take care and keep smiling:)
Loni
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