This was a sign of  things to come.  The first thing I saw was this Alligator. Right next to the dirt road we use.

I was going to keep going and not stop but I was thinking the day would be very slow. Rule 101 is get the shot.

It was nothing more than open the car door, walk a few feet and ask him to smile.

Above is about the correct distance between the two of us.

Little did I know how many Alligators were right up ahead.