18th December 2022, Geoff’s Fishing Trip and the World Cup final.

Our early start was at 5.30 am because we had to drive to Black River to pick up our boat, “ Envole.) I made the decision to join the others but I think an One and a half hour trip would have been enough for me but as it was Geoff’s birthday present from his offspring it was a 4 hour stint. Vicky fished for about 39 minutes and proved to be an expert as she caught 18 fish in that time. Geoff did catch the first fish of the day after only fishing for a few minutes. I managed 4 and Geoff and Jason made a sterling effort and caught the rest. The boatmen, 2 brothers under the umbrella of Rishi’s Expeditions kept 73 but discarded several smaller ones. The only fish name I can remember is the Lion fish but we have just remembered the Capitain fish.

We didn’t have to travel far away from the quay and the fishing was done in 14 meters of very clear water.

Fishermen does all sorts of trips such as dolphin and whale watching and for those who want a longer trip, deep sea fishing. 

Geoff thoroughly enjoyed it which I am sure Nicola, Benj and Jas will be pleased to hear.

Juju came with us and the boatmen said it was the first time a dog had gone fishing with them. She was very well behaved even when the live fish jumped up in the bucket. 

When we returned to the house Vicky spotted that someone had already quite badly damaged their new car which put a dampener on the other wise great morning.

We had a lazy afternoon and a FaceTime with Thomas and Nicola before another first for me:- a meal at the La Bonne Chute bar restaurant to watch the France v Argentina cup final. The bar was heaving with people with both teams appearing to be equally well supported. There were people sitting and standing everywhere ( including almost on my feet) all trying to see one of the 3 screens on display. As the game went to penalties we were rather late getting back so it has been a long and interesting day.