a lifelong dream fulfilled

I have always wanted to see an alligator. Why? I have no idea. But a few weeks ago, on our third annual vacation with our friends Dan & Tonya, I finally got my chance at a state park in South Carolina.

c-r-e-e-e-p-y! (and lazy -- he didn't move an inch.)

hoping someone is watching my back.

close enough to touch!

is he winking at me??

eating gator meat later that night.
(just kidding)