We went on a fun tour today... the stereotypical Louisiana swamp tour! And it was a good time. Tour guide Brandon of Cajun Pride Swamp Tours took us through the wetlands of a privately owned sanctuary. It was fun, and educational at the same time. Brandon was so knowledgeable about the area and the town that used to sit here before being wiped by the New Orleans hurricane of 1915 (winds of more than 200km/hr) and he also shared his knowledge about the various creatures that live in the swamp. He even brought some from his personal menagerie so that we could get up close and personal with them - a crayfish, turtles, a snake and my personal favourite, 'Handbag' the baby gator!
He was absolutely adorable. If he got "fussy", you could just hold him close and he'd calm down, just like a human baby. Brandon had great stories and great recommendations of things to see and do in New Orleans. Highly recommend this tour if you're in this area.
He's just little but he can still bite so Brandon always slips an empty black tape cardboard roll around his mouth before passing him around.
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