Park #3: Gaterland

Gaterland was just what you would imagine - loaded with alligators, crocodiles, turtles, snakes, birds, and even some spiders.

There were big ones

little ones

unusual ones
There was gator wrasslin'
and even a small water park where the kids could drench each other. Alec, of course, liked this part best of all

The best part of this park was that we met my Aunt and Cousin there, two people who we get to see very little of. After the park we all went back to our house and got to visit, swim, and relax for the rest of the evening. We even came up with the grand "Williams Compound" plan. Bill, we are counting on you for that property in Sonoma!

After dinner we got a very cool surprise. From our front lawn we could see the space shuttle take off, separate from its rockets, and fly off into the darkening sky. It was like a huge ball of fire - amazing.

Next up, our last day in Florida...