Made a new friend fishing the crab boat canals near Reggio. This time of year, gators are a common sight in the marsh—despite fears from friends, they’re rarely interested in me, and usually submerge long before anyone gets close to them.
![An alligator in a canal near Reggio, Louisiana An alligator in a canal near Reggio, Louisiana](https://paprikastudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_4765.jpg)
Made a new friend fishing the crab boat canals near Reggio. This time of year, gators are a common sight in the marsh—despite fears from friends, they’re rarely interested in me, and usually submerge long before anyone gets close to them.