Former model Jonathan Quiñonez lived out all of our dreams when he quit his job and hit the road to travel the world. But, to make sure that his mother wouldn’t worry, he brought a handy sign along with him.

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He states on Instagram, “Whatever your age is, if you have a Latin mom and a passion for adventure, you will have to find a way to tell her that you are fine. This is my way.”

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He’s clearly doing fine in the above photos, but a sign might not be enough for most moms when…

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…there’s a gator involved. But, we can assume at least one professional was present nearby.

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These look more cuddly.

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Yeah…
But, not all the animals are happy to see Jonathan. That, and why he decided to go on this epic adventure after the jump.