My day started with a quiet walk along the Zambezi River. The area is awash in lush, green foliage.  The swift moving water ‘was quiet’, almost welcoming, however, lurking beneath the surface are hundreds of crocodiles and hippos – a very dangerous environment and a unique reminder that things are not always as they appear on the surface.

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 – and with fours sons I can say that I have visited my fair share of Zoo’s across North America over the past 23 years!

According to local legend, the explorer David Livingston described Victoria Falls, ‘as the most wonderful sight I have witnessed in Africa’ and I would concur. It’s no wonder that it is designated as one of the ‘seven natural wonders of the world’ – the views are breath taking.

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.

We stopped at various lookouts to take photos and to shoot B-roll all the while getting absolutely soaked.  At one point, Alex, one of the SAVN.TV crew, suggested that it was ‘raining up’ and he was absolutely right. We were reminded of the power of nature but also the beauty and complexity of creation.

Chris Tomlin, a Christian recording artist, penned a song that I think is appropriate at the end of this amazing day:

‘Lord of all creation, of water, earth and sky,
The heavens are Your tabernacle,
Glory to the Lord on High,

God of wonders beyond our galaxy, You are holy, holy,
The universe declares your majesty; You are holy, holy,
Lord of heaven and earth,’

Major John Murray, IHQ Communications and Literary Secretary,