The boys have decided to book a fishing trip to catch enough fish for tonight’s dinner. The girls decided to pre order lobster, crab, king prawns, mackerel, pomfret and seabass just in case they catch nothing. Arrangements were made and they left really early 7am. It might not sound early to you but if we manage to get out of the apartment by 10.30 we’re having really a good day! Himself was shaved and breakfasted and travelling light. He said that Steve, the Captain, had everything sorted and as himself was only classed as a deckhand he had nothing to worry about.
They travelled by taxi to Cavelossim and joined the boat on the Sal River before going out to sea. It had clouded over and there was a light shower of rain, but not enough to deter the eager fishermen.
As in the tradition of the Navy when on exercise, a tot of rum, was dispensed by captain Steve to the lower ranks; on this occasion, a swig from the bottle. It was commented that it was only 8 o’clock in the morning and a prompt response from the crew was that it was opening time somewhere in the world! Our intrepid fisherman then baited their rods and sat in anticipation of the first whopper. They sat and they sat until the captain landed the first fish a tiddler. The crew commented that the boat boy had been absent for a short while and may have slipped over the side and hooked it on his line.
Gene caught a particularly feisty eel, the boat boy took one look and cut the line and to set it free.
It was a good job the girls had pre-empted the enormous catch, three tiddlers and an eel so at least we will eat tonight.
This is Matt with his catch, above is Captain Steve and when the girls see this lot there will be some serious ribbing at dinner tonight. Needless to say himself caught his usual haul - nowt!
Unfortunately due to poor wifi I cant get pics etc to load...............more tomorrow
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