First we walked through a swamp where we saw a few alligators. The alligators weren’t too big.
They were much smaller than the alligator we saw at the zoo last month.
But then again, there was a fence at the zoo. There was nothing between us and these gators and we were only a few yards from some of them. They didn’t care about us though. They just wanted to relax in the water and sun themselves.
The scenery was beautiful in the swamp. I definitely want to go back when I can spend more time taking lots of pics.
After our hike through the swamp we took a ride on a riverboat down the Mississippi to the Chalmette Battlefield and back.
This is where the Battle of New Orleans took place in 1815. It was the last battle of the War of 1812.
We had beautiful views from our riverboat cruise of Jackson Square.
It was a wonderful trip. I think the kids learned a lot and had lots of fun. And I did too!
Great photos! A great lesson in history!
ReplyDeleteWe were in Jackson Square (on land) last year :) Great memories!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots Deb! You should definitely get back there just to make some images, there's such rich subject matter in an environment like that!
ReplyDeleteNothing like being a chaperone, is there? Great shots!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, but I drawn the line at alligators! Yikes!
ReplyDeleteOh goodness, I'm terrified just looking at these photos of the alligators! Excellent shots though! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat great photos, Deb! The park reminds me of a nature preserve my grandchildren and I enjoyed last year. BUT no alligators there. My grandkids would have LOVED your field trip even more! And isn't it fun that we do, indeed, keep learning - right along with our kids and grandkids. :) Happy Sweet Shot Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots Deb! Looks like you all had a great time that day.
ReplyDeleteYou captured those memories so beautifully♥
What a perfect field trip...a little bit of everything. And I love that last shot! that church looks like a little piece of history.
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beautiful shots! lovely greetings
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Wow, yikes! Any size gator is (too) big :)
ReplyDeleteNice "photojournalistic" shots. Thanks for sharing. (here via SST)
That looks like fun!
ReplyDeleteGators???? Oh my!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great field trip! Too far to take my kids, though. Lovely photos!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a fantastic adventure. Swamps are so underrated... I think people think they are gross and icky... when they are really very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHoly Smokes! I don't think I would have been brave enough to get that close! Great captures!
ReplyDeleteI don't know about walking on little wooden planks where there are gators.......
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great time! I live in FL, but I don't really like the unplanned gator encounters. :) I'm okay with looking at them behind a fence, too! Great pics!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun field trip! I love, love those trees with the hangy moss - so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteNeat...looks like all had fun and you saw some neat things. Thanks for stopping by the blog and leaving a comment.
ReplyDeleteWhat a awesome post!
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