We went on a swamp tour to see alligators and learn about the area. It was a really interesting experience. Gators, turtles, raccoons, egrets, moss trees, crawdads and folklore.
Captain T.
Alligators eat turtles, raccoons and pretty well anything they can catch. They only eat once every 5 weeks or so, except when the guides toss out marshmallows and chicken. They will snack on them.
This is a young alligator, under 1 year old. When he reaches 3 years or so he will be released into the wild. This is the age he has the best chance of surviving.
Turtles to show us and explain their role in the swamp. They will be released when they reach a certain weight and have a better chance of survival.
So pretty.
Raccoons eat turtles, alligators in the wild and seeds and corn that the guides toss to them.
Keeping an eye out for enemies.
Egrets are very pretty. They love to eat baby turtles and fish. They have a long, sharp beak to pierce their prey with.
Crawfish are quite creepy. Captain T taught us how to eat them.
The vegetation is fascinating.
Oak Alley Plantation
This is one of the most recognized plantations in the area. You probably have seen it in movies (Midnight Bayou, Interview with a Vampire), TV series (Young and Restless, Knight Rider, Ghost Hunters) and music videos (Beyonce’s Deja Vu), commercials and magazines.
The Big House has been renovated a few times inside, but the outside has stayed the same.
This is the view when the balcony doors open up.
The slave quarters are not original, but you get a good idea of how they lived.
I never knew a crescent moon on an outhouse meant Women’s, and a full moon meant Gentlemen.
I would have loved to have a picnic in the gardens. Beautiful property.
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