Gone Swampin'

While many in our area were out collecting more beads and candy at the parades we decided to spend our Mardi Gras break doing something as a family we've never done before. We went on a swamp tour. I saw a church sign recently that said "Bloom where you are planted." Well, after almost 4 years here I can't believe we haven't done this before. It was actually quite interesting.

We found Cajun Country Swamp Tours on the Internet and gave them a call. Shawn was our tour guide. He was so nice. Much like a real live Kratt brother from PBS the way he loves the environment and seeks to protect the wildlife there. I learned so much from his talk about the swamp environment.

We saw the swamp teeming with wildlife. Many kinds of birds....

Nutra Rat...

Snakes...

Turtles....

And lots and lots of Alligators!!!!

We got so close to them our youngest son said, "Mom can I touch them?" To which everyone replied, "NO! Keep ya hands in da boat!" They were not scared at all. I think they thought it was like a Disney ride. Thankfully, all was calm in nature today and everyone stayed safe. It was a great trip and the boys really enjoyed it. It was a fun surprise for our day off.