Blog #23 – the Fishing Trip – Dec. 23rd, 2010 - When Rachel arrived we asked her, what she would especially like to do since she had the shortest time in NZ. “Go on a fishing trip” she answered, and catch a BIG fish.” Because of the rain and winds the sea was pretty choppy and the charter boat captain wouldn’t go out, but on the 22nd he phoned and said “Be at the wharf at 6:30 a.m.” So off went the intrepid fisherfolk, early enough to catch the moon not yet set, and the sun newly rising, and Rachel’s wishes were met. She caught a barracuda – which was a BIG long fish, perch, blue cod, ‘salmon’ (not like ours) and a variety of sharks - some good eating, some not. They also dredged for
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