SOUVENIR OF THE MONTH

Michael Hoyt of Silver Spring has an ongoing souvenir collection from Florida. Every fall, while traveling on business to the Sunshine State, Hoyt picks up some of the more interesting postcards on the rack. His current fascination: cards featuring an alligator nipping at someone's posterior. "It used to be only attractive women," he says by mail, "but in recent years, men and even children are potential victims." The illustrations also make Hoyt wonder about the nature of humans . . . and gators. "For some reason," he muses, "the people always seem amused at the prospect of losing an essential part of their anatomy."

Think you can top these gator-bites-tourist postcards from Florida? Read the fine print below.

The Travel section wants to see your coolest, weirdest, funniest finds from trips in the United States or overseas. We'll feature the best of what we get in this monthly feature; winners will receive a Travel section tote bag. Please send a photograph (e-mailing a high-resolution JPEG is best, though we'll also accept prints) and a brief description of the item -- including where you bought it, how it reminds you of the destination and why it makes you laugh -- to travel@washpost.com (put "Souvenir of the Month" in the subject field); or mail to Washington Post Travel Section, 1150 15th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20071, Attn: Souvenir of the Month. Please include your name and contact information. Photos cannot be returned.