If only wishes came true

If only wishes came true.

Oh, but they do.

We were riding along and saw an "Alligator Crossing" sign. My Lovely said, "I wish we could see an alligator in the wild." Then, 30 seconds later, there she was, a momma gator and her baby, just chilling in the brackish water just off the side of the trail.

There was an older man hanging there. He pointed out the baby, or we would have never seen it.

Happy and Sad, and Happy again.

Loved seeing the alligator. We are so happy to have our bikes - we would never have had this opportunity (not available by car and too far out for a hike).

Sad because while talking to the man hanging out with the alligator, he told us a story that made me come to believe that he was alone (his wife, his travel partner, was gone). I suspect that he hangs out there with the alligator and talks to tourists as they check out the alligator (he mentioned that this was her spot - she is there often).

And finally, happy again. I was happy that we spent a few moments with the man. He told us a story and we told him one.

I love my partner, my friend, and my wife.

*Update! We saw another alligator in the wild! Just hanging out beside the trail! Pics added...Read more