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A gator cuts through the muck, curious about us.

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More swamp. The day was overcast, but at least no rain.

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A gator at the edge of the boat, tempted by food.

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Big arms!

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Here our tourguide displays Squiggy, a baby female alligator he brought onboard for the trip.

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Squiggy was passed around.

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Alysa, lover of all animals, having a grand time. No honey, we are *not* getting a pet alligator! :-)

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Alysa still holding Squiggy.

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Gator in the swamp.

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This little girl wasn't quite sure what to make of a baby alligator.

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Time for a gator trick!

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Feeding time! A piece of chicken fed to a leaping gator.

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Just waiting around for dinner.

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And here Mitch displays incredible bravery by placing his head into the jaws of a mighty alligator. The feat completely froze the gator. Some may say he was still as...plastic...

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A cute diner nearby our campground.

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We saw this odd truck while walking through a parking lot.

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"Monument to the Immigrant" on the banks of the Mississippi.

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View from the ferry as we take it across the Missisippi. The ferry is free - excellent! The purpose for the ferry ride is to see the Mardi Gras museum.