{"id":224,"date":"2014-04-14T22:28:56","date_gmt":"2014-04-14T22:28:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.savn.tv\/?p=224"},"modified":"2014-04-28T17:31:43","modified_gmt":"2014-04-28T17:31:43","slug":"day-7-traveling-with-the-general","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.blog.savn.tv\/?p=224","title":{"rendered":"Day 7 – Victoria Falls | A Natural Wonder of the World"},"content":{"rendered":"

My day started with a quiet walk along the Zambezi River. The area is awash in lush, green foliage. \u00a0The swift moving water \u2018was quiet\u2019, almost welcoming, however, lurking beneath the surface are hundreds of crocodiles and hippos \u2013 a very dangerous environment and a unique reminder that things are not always as they appear on the surface.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"b-ware\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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A little further exploration and I saw a dozen or more warthogs grazing, and later in the morning I encountered several baboons running around in the open, more than I have seen in all my Zoo visits combined \u2013 and with fours sons I can say that I have visited my fair share of Zoo\u2019s across North America over the past 23 years!<\/span><\/p>\n

According to local legend, the explorer David Livingston described Victoria Falls, \u2018as the most wonderful sight I have witnessed in Africa\u2019 and I would concur. It\u2019s no wonder that it is designated as one of the \u2018seven natural wonders of the world\u2019 – the views are breath taking.<\/span><\/p>\n

As we traversed the Falls Walk, we were absolutely mesmerized by the power and fury of the white, rushing water. As our visit to Victoria Falls coincided with the end of the rainy season, this force of nature was at its best.<\/span><\/p>\n

We stopped at various lookouts to take photos and to shoot B-roll all the while getting absolutely soaked. \u00a0At one point, Alex, one of the SAVN.TV crew, suggested that it was \u2018raining up\u2019 and he was absolutely right. We were reminded of the power of nature but also the beauty and complexity of creation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Chris Tomlin, a Christian recording artist, penned a song that I think is appropriate at the end of this amazing day:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Lord of all creation, of water, earth and sky,<\/span>
\nThe heavens are Your tabernacle,<\/span>
\nGlory to the Lord on High,<\/span><\/p>\n

God of wonders beyond our galaxy, You are holy, holy,<\/span>
\nThe universe declares your majesty; You are holy, holy,<\/span>
\nLord of heaven and earth,’<\/span><\/p>\n

Major John Murray, IHQ Communications and Literary Secretary,<\/span><\/p>\n

\"John<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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