I reluctantly accompanied hubby on a mackerel fishing trip yesterday morning as he wanted me to know exactly where his new fishing spot it, so that if he ever disappears, I'll know where to look! He was only half joking. Anyway, we set off yesterday morning at 7am and he fished and I photographed. He was right that I should know where he fishes, as it's a little bit tricky clambering over the cliffs to get to the spot! It was another beautiful day. He caught 16 mackerel, and so we were away by lunchtime. A very productive morning!
I stood and watched this little sailing boat which made me think about our daughter, now off the coast of Spain. We've been following the progress of the boat very closely, and it's doing quite well, but we had no news from her. I looked out to sea, wondering how she was getting on. Was she sea sick, was the suffering from lack of sleep, was she ok? In the evening we received a very short email from her. She's been sick, but seems to have recovered and they've had some rough moments, with some injuries to crew members, but they're all ok! They hope to arrive in Puerto Sherry on Monday.
Been looking at the race this morning! Can be a challenging area around Biscay and down past Spain this time of year, but they look like they are doing brilliantly. Sickness and a few injuries sounds normal to me, being a sailor's wife! Cheering her on.
Nice shot of the fishing, glad it was productive. Fishing's not my thing either but at least you'll know where he is!
A fabulous capture of this peaceful setting! It must be so difficult not knowing how one's daughter is doing. What is the name of the ship she's on? I would like to follow it too :-)
So good to hear first hand word from your daughter….she must have been in your thoughts so much! What a time she’s having…..lots to tell when she gets back on dry land! Mackerel in the freezer….did you have to gut it! Our youngest son is never happier fishing for Snapper in his boat on Lake Taupo. Doesn’t take after anyone else in the family!!
First- I'm so glad to hear your daughter is doing well now and that she was able to send a brief "catch-up" to you to ease your mind. Secondly- I just love the wistfulness of this shot- it's definitely one of those "thoughtful" moments when one gazes out to sea. fav
Nice shot of the fishing, glad it was productive. Fishing's not my thing either but at least you'll know where he is!
Great to hear your girl is doing ok out there
So pleased you heard from your (adventurous) daughter!
Glad you heard from your daughter.