Erwin and Josue have got a major fishing itch. They bought rods (Erwin has actually owned one for a while now, but he bought Wa'a one), they swap fishing info via texts and videos, and go fishing about every weekend either together or alone.
They were starting to get really bummed and a bit frustrated that the two fish lakes they go to, were proving fruitful for everyone else, but them!
The Rivas' have an old friend who is a fisherman of sorts, and he offered to get together with our families to help teach and give tips about fishing.
Dinner was provided and while some people fished, everyone else and the kids sat on camp chairs and ate and talked.
I was feeling very sick that day, so I stayed home with Clara while Erwin took Wa'a to go fish.
They finally had success! I was a bit disappointed that I missed seeing Erwin in person finally catch something, but the pics and videos he sent were great. Erwin was so excited and Wa'a was in heaven. First catch of the summer! Wahoo!!
To be honest, I had no idea that Erwin knew how to clean fish. I had always known that he had fished before or had some family who did as well, but I did not think he had much knowledge of it despite all that--mostly bc he never told me!
To my pleasant surprise, I watched him gut and clean out his two fish, and then fry it up for dinner. He says he cooked them just like his Gma Kua did, and thought they were delicious!
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| Killing the fish actually stressed Wa'a out. He kept asking why the fish was bleeding and asked Erwin to get them a band aid. He didn't understand what we were doing, and really wanted them to "not have ouchies." It was very sweet, but I did feel a little bad about how sad he seemed. |
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| The final product! |
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| One happy guy! |
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