Later Alligator...

When we drove to Miami, we crossed Alligator Alley (yes it's really called that). So we were on Alligator watch, we even pulled off at one of the rec areas so we could see some up close. As you drive you can see the Alligators hanging out on the bank because there is water on both sides of the highway. It's crazy though because I don't think we have ever seen as many as we did this time. We were counting on the way there and on the way back but we lost track after about 25.

Here's the first alligator encounter of our trip. People must feed them because they seemed to be waiting for something and weren't bothered at all by the fact that we were less than 10 feet away.

 Here you can see how close we are. (Its next to Aidan's head in the pic)

This one was on the other side of the bank, chillin' on a log

This one came swimming over after we had been standing there for a few min

and this one was trying to hide in the grass but we still saw him.

Here is the fence that lines both sides of the highway. 

Fun fact: The fence is to keep the wildlife off the highway and the cars out of the water. It's said that before the fence was added if a car crashed into the water it would be almost impossible to find because it would sink in the swamp. So the fence also helps people to know if anyone has crashed into the water so there is a better chance of rescue.

Brotherly love on the car ride

 and an eye poke. Ha ha!

More alligator fun to come!