Yesterday morning we had lines in the water just before 9 am, on a San Cristobal Lake bank, where small fish were hitting the surface like mad. E did catch two that were too small to keep, casting a gold spoon lure. C, on her usual powerbait effort, was totally skunked! One maybe bite, or nibble might be more accurate, and otherwise it was a wipeout.
Actually, it was such a beautiful morning that it was a pleasure to just be there. And more and more we internalize just how lucky we are to be able to do what we're doing. Walking down the relatively steep bank, full of opportunities to slip or twist on rocks, we're very cautious but able. So many of the folks who're as much as 15 years younger than E simply can't handle it...and this serves to motivate us even more to stay in shape, and to do all we can, while we can.
Last evening we had dinner out for the first time all week, at Southern Vittles, where Fri. night is shrimp special night. E had cajun grilled jumbo shrimp; C had a combo of shrimp and catfish. All served with f.fries (of course, but these are really good ones), cole slaw, and hush puppies. E gets my hush puppies, I get his cole slaw. And I swear, this is the best fried catfish you'll find anywhere. It was all very good.
Tonight, our young friend Will (fly fishing guide) is coming to us for a supper of Hungarian goulash on noodles. E will pick Will's brain about fishing and they'll talk about flying (Will's just finished his first year at Emery Riddle and gained his private pilot's license). We look forward to the time with Will; he's an extraordinary young man.
Today C succumbed and bought yet 2 more of the Columbia Tsunami shirts she loves, in new colors. They are the most wonderful thing for travel!
It's another beautiful day here, weather is sparkling. We've ordered 2 loaves of cinnamon raisin bread from the local bakery, we've become hooked on this to eat with our oatmeal for breakfasts. This is our first try from the bakery, at $5 something a loaf it'd better be good!
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