there is nothing like studying trees for the entirety of the night. that being said, i am taking a break by writing this post. i just returned from a long weekend trip to naples, florida. it was a nice little getaway with the family...got in some kayaking, boating, beach time, swimming, and alligator chasing.
















this is my dad's crazy friend who enjoyed grabbing that guy's tail while he got pissed off and hissed. you wouldn't believe all the gators that were just hanging out in this area. i probably saw more than 50 of them within a half a mile stretch of the stream.
















despite this warning, we did approach them as you saw in the previous image. also to this sign's dismay, we found out that alligators enjoy marshmallows and goldfish crackers.




















this is jake the snake enjoying the company of his own kind.
















a beached sea turtle corpse.















and no particular significance to this picture other than i like the way that it turned out.

so besides the sinus infection that i acquired, the trip was great overall. if the family manages to purchase some real estate down there, you will be joining me in a south florida binge drinking fiesta this summer. now if you'll excuse me, i have to get back to my woodies.

grow up!