Turkey!

From the Galveston area we headed along the Gulf Coast into Louisiana.  There were signs everywhere warning of alligators.  We stopped at a nature preserve and spotted a gator lurking near the information kiosk.  He was clearly used to people and kept waiting for us to feed him chicken on a stick (if only we had some). 

From there we headed for Indian Creek Campground just south of Alexandria and stayed over for Thanksgiving.  This place was absolutely amazing.  We camped right next to the lake and were surrounded by huge trees.  The leaves were changing colors and the weather was beautiful.  Our 9lb turkey and pumpkin pie were cooked in our dutch oven.