Lion Whisperer - Kevin Richardson... WC 2010

We went to visit the 'Lion Whisperer' today...

I was not sure what to expect,

but was TOTALLY blown away by what I saw.

This guy, Kevin Richardson, plays with lions as if they were family pets.

You'd almost think they'd be that way with anyone,

until you saw the way they reacted to Nic ...

they looked at her like a nice appetizer!

Visiting the lionesses :

"The most love I've had from these 2 girls in absolutely ages"

Pictures from the way there:

Help Wanted Ads, Johannesburg-style:

Lunch at the famous "Maggies Home of the Chicken Pie"

burnt out fields next door... still smoldering....

When we get there, a helpful hint :

Our 1st giraffe sighting:

Then the action shots :

I will never again refer to a 'bear hug'...

This is from the video above ... different angle

2 lionesses giving Kevin some love :

The noise is eerie... they all start roaring at the same time

Other family members included a leopard

and a hyena .... looks just like Kitzy!

Thanks Kevin!