Yes, that is a real live one-year-old BABY ALLIGATOR in my hands, trying to take a snap at my one-year-old baby girl.
I was in Louisiana a week ago for my grandfather's funeral (God bless him, he's now relieved of Alzheimers and physical limitations), and we took a day to play down memory lane:
This plantation home is where my very own grandmother was born (Laura Plantation.) There is a tree planted in honor of her on the grounds.
And this is the famous gorgeous Oak Alley Plantation, along the Mississippi River, right near where both my parents grew up amidst sugar cane fields.
I used to take walks and jogs along the levee-top right here next to the giant Mississippi.
"Zams" swamp tours - the most authentic place for a cruise down the bayou, and home to some LARGE swamp animals. We had two tour guides that were so classic, you'd think they were putting on a show - I assure you they were not. One was identical to the "Cajun" guy on Waterboy - complete with mumbling accent. The other was the twin to "Big Dog, the Bounty Hunter," only he pulled stunts like Crocodile Hunter, teasing and holding open the jaws of a HUGE alligator.
Absolutely picturesque swampy bayou.
My Mom with Bella on the swamp boat.
Fried Alligator & Fried Catfish Po-Boys for lunch! (YUM!) (That's my sister Candace with me.)
See ya later, alligator!
After-while, crocodile!
