Harry
A day of fishing! Harry, our taxi driver, had arranged for a boat to take Justin out fishing for the morning. An Australian guy, Anthony, uses the boat to run himself and supplies to an island where he is helping to build a resort. So, we were all up before dawn and out to the boat by 7. It was a gorgeous day, hot but a few clouds for cover and a good breeze. Once we got out to the furthest reef Justin got his first bite. He yelled "fish on" and then like lightening the entire line was stripped off his rod! Then, on the deck below, a fish was caught on a hand line, no rod, just line and a cylinder to wrap the line around. Hand over hand they pull the line in, not easy on the hands. Justin caught a few more mackeral and tuna, I believe. Later, Justin yelled "fish on" again, the boat slowed and he fought the fish. Suddenly, the reeling got much easier and as Justin pulled him to the surface we could see that a much larger fish, possibly a shark, had bitten the fish cleanly off at the neck! All in all, 6 good size fish were caught. Fish fry party at our house tonight, everyone's invited!
Coming in, we came upon a pod of Pilot Whales. Very cool, playing and floating and showing off in general.
Elle and Liam were total troopers. I am so proud of our babes, little adventurers in the making.
OK. That shot of Liam in the water totally freaked me out after I read about the shark chowing the fish. Shark Bait Woo Ha Ha!
ReplyDeleteBut then I read the invite for the fish fry and I was so jealous! Soooooo wish we were there!
And the Pilot Wales! Love love love them!
Good day, eh?
Sounds like a good day was had by all.
ReplyDeleteYes your babies are good adventurers.
Can't wait to hear about fish fry'
Also I see Justin is getting good use of his shoes!!!!!
Elle and Liam are going to be very bored when they return to Cali.
Love ya xoxo to all
You really make me want to go somewhere. I think I will have to get with your mom and Art and see what kind of adventure we come up with...Frank says our only adventure will be Shady Acres....
ReplyDeleteJustin must have been in heaven! What a perfect day for him and all of you! How are you going to be able to return to "regular" life...:) miss you and SOO wish we were there for the fish fry. xo
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