The Marina
Last week Jer and I traveled to downtown Corpus Christi and spent some time by the docks at the marina. Somehow we had timed it perfectly as a couple of boats had just pulled in and were unloading their latest catch. The nets were full as the crew reeled them in. It was fascinating!
When asked what type of fish they were fishing for, one of the fishermen explained that a red fish tournament would be happening soon, so they were actually fishing for bait. This bait would in turn be sold to the tournament participants in hopes of catching the prize winning red fish.
As the catch was sorted, a few blue crab fish were spotted and several of the spectators immediately purchased them for the price of $2.00 each. That's quite reasonable considering the price you pay for crab in a restaurant!
As the sorting of fish continued, a multitude of anxious pelicans lined the boat rails. They grunted and squawked with excitement as they waited for the feed. As the leftovers were tossed overboard, all the pelicans would join in a wild, noisy frenzy, and then fight for the catch. You know what they say about "survival of the fittest?" Gosh! I guess so! These pelicans reminded me of young children scurrying for candy thrown out at a parade! Bam! Gone! They left their manners at home! The captured fish quickly disappeared in the pelicans' long pointed bills and then down they went, into their pouches - all in one big gulp! You could even see the fish squirm all the way down! Yuck!
So, since the pelicans had just had lunch, Jer and I decided it was time for ours. We walked up the dock and stopped at Landers for a bite to eat. And what did we order? Fish! Of course!
When asked what type of fish they were fishing for, one of the fishermen explained that a red fish tournament would be happening soon, so they were actually fishing for bait. This bait would in turn be sold to the tournament participants in hopes of catching the prize winning red fish.
As the catch was sorted, a few blue crab fish were spotted and several of the spectators immediately purchased them for the price of $2.00 each. That's quite reasonable considering the price you pay for crab in a restaurant!
As the sorting of fish continued, a multitude of anxious pelicans lined the boat rails. They grunted and squawked with excitement as they waited for the feed. As the leftovers were tossed overboard, all the pelicans would join in a wild, noisy frenzy, and then fight for the catch. You know what they say about "survival of the fittest?" Gosh! I guess so! These pelicans reminded me of young children scurrying for candy thrown out at a parade! Bam! Gone! They left their manners at home! The captured fish quickly disappeared in the pelicans' long pointed bills and then down they went, into their pouches - all in one big gulp! You could even see the fish squirm all the way down! Yuck!
So, since the pelicans had just had lunch, Jer and I decided it was time for ours. We walked up the dock and stopped at Landers for a bite to eat. And what did we order? Fish! Of course!
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