Yum Dinner
We have decided that if we eat the conch or at least use it for bait, we do not have to feel guilty for keeping the conch shell. Everything is good fried in butter right? We found a particularly big and beautiful one while snorkeling by Agenda Island. Boyd intends to make it into a faucet in our bathroom at home.
Our adventures in fishing have just begun as well. We bought a used pole and hook while on Agenda but forgot the sinker, so our conch has been skipping along the waves behind us. We pilfered through our tool box, but didn’t dare part with any nuts or bolts so we will need to find a real sinker soon. Adam almost caught a fish at anchor with the lure that came with the pole, so it has become a nice diversion for the boys as they attempt to hook another one.
While snorkeling today we saw a large Eagle Ray, many small sting rays, and a turtle. I also enjoyed watching the schools of juvenile fish near a shallow reef. Just like children, they are much cuter than their parents.
We are attempting to settle into a routine on the boat. Homework is difficult as the kids still seem to think they do not need to do any. They do enjoy having us read out loud while we sail, it is like listening to a book on tape while traveling. We just finished Number the Stars by Lois Lowry about a family protecting their Jewish friends during WWII. I find the evenings when I am tired to be somewhat difficult as that is when I miss home the most. Although at this juncture, we have almost lived on this boat longer then our house. We continue to covet your prayers and interaction by email and blog, as it is a nice link to home. JK
we had conch in exuma ... a conch salad with tomatoes, green peppers, onion, lime ... kind of ceviche style. there were conch burgers but i didn't try. kind of a weird texture, but i'll bet a little butter & garlic would make it tasty.
ReplyDeleteHC is on 2 hour delay with possibility of canceling (ice, snow, wind) ... if your boys start now they can catch up! we're having a snow day a week.
have you read the book thief with the boys?
We really miss you all back here. Evan, It's been weird not having a turn and talk parter! :) Your trip sounds fun but I'm not super interested in going myself. See you back here in April. (I think it's april)
ReplyDeleteShell beautiful, diner not so much eh??? Hopefully you have other food on board and not required to fish for dinner!
ReplyDeletehey its EK and just to let you guys know we completed the shell/faucet at our new house
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