Airboat adventures 45 minutes away is our destination.

The fascility collects the Alligator eggs & ensures the 80% natural wastage doesn't happen. 20% of the hatchlings are returned to the swamp.

A hot & clear start to our adventure , the flotilla of airboats speed off.

Our guide Jay was knowledgable & funny.

The localized storms of yesterday have followed us again.
After a few minutes the heavens opened, we got utterly saturated & although Jay steered us away from the rain , we spent the rest of the journey trying to dry out.

I didn't realize my chatting had got so bad.

This is a natural bayou, many of the wider chanels through the swamp were made by the oil companies.

Meet Rex , he & his lady love have built a nest near the bank , we were lucky enough to meet them both.

He didn't seem to like us very much.

We spied a fabulous Owl.
Our guide suggests these Alligators , that can grow up to 9 feet , are not likely to attack a human , he says, he swims in these waters & has NEVER heared of anyone being bitten.

After you Jay.

Jay had a baby Alligator for us to meet.

Ian nearly got his nose nipped.

All too soon our adventure was over.

A breif relax in the hotel courtyard before venturing out sight seeing, ( and shopping ).

The beautiful Cathedral Basilica St King Louis.
Hollie came to visit with us , then returned at 5 for mass.

Stunning architecture.

The cool interior gave way to the sweltering & humid outside.

We wandered through the French Market .

We may have to pay a fee to get our hire car back to its original condition,Its been Mardi Gras'd !

Dinner was enjoyed at The Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant, very nice.

We raised a glass to Grandad Jumbo on the occasion of his birthday xxx Miss u loads xxx

Goodnight all xxx