Spent part of a recent afternoon wandering around Sawgrass Lake Park. Though half of the park was closed for renovations, there was still plenty for me to see: tortoises, snakes, alligators, birds, and fish.

While strolling the boardwalk I noticed a juvenile alligator off to the side. The rule about baby gators is that momma is always nearby. I looked from side to side and all around before it finally occurred to me to look down.

Through the cracks between the planks I spied a large alligator. Taking advantage of my position I paced over the top of the big girl, she measured in at eleven feet. Thank goodness for the boardwalk!