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Dear
Martin and Annetjie,
Having
arrived home safely at 2 o’clock this
morning I greet you after a
most
memorable experience which rates very
highly in my considerable bank of such
things. I am sitting here at my
office desk, which is piled high with matters
that I am reluctant to concentrate on
because involuntarily my mind wanders
back to a glorious full moon peeping
through the palms, waters ofchampagne
turquoise, indigo and ink, the lullaby
of gentle waves slapping onto
your personal beach, colgate shampoo and
red wine while submerged in the tepid
sea water, mangoes, coconuts, big fat
crabs, prawns and Dorado fordinner,
schools of dolphins slicing so
gracefully in front of the bow, this
way
and that, boiling patches of yellow fin
tuna in a feeding frenzy, the stunning
lighting flashes of blue, green, yellow
and white of Dorado as they torpedo
past, the fishing lines whistling in the
wind as St Lazarus braces herself
for the next swell and the propellers
bite firmly as she lifts, rolls
and plunges on, as free as the birds she
follows. Then the scream of
the
reel as the noble quarry hits and
challenges, while the sweat drips
freely
and the sun takes a dead rest on us.
These are some of the things
that
now occupy my mind and ensure
procrastination. Having
cast hooked and after 30 minutes landed
a 40 pound Dorado with nineweight fly
equipment and not falling off the
rolling deck into the deep blue
in
the process, I can now claim a degree of
fame for acrobatics ballet andagility
all combined, none of which even
singularly I have previously received
any accolades for! That
particular fish and the experience it
gave
me shall stay with me always.
The
comaradie, the banter and laughs,
stories and jokes “without prejudice
and
with all rights reserved,” all
contributed to a far too short but
action packed
memorable Pemba Island experience.
I am envious of Kirriepiel’s youthful
energy patience and ability. He is
a definite keeper! I thank him,
Kim and all your staff but more
especially with the warmest enthusiasm
I
thank Oom and Tannie Kaptein for making
it all happen in your own quiet and
most capable and competent way.
In terms of the quality, quantity and
variety
of what is potentially available at the
end of the line on the hook, what
you have to offer, it is easily world
class. It is so obvious that you
both
love and enjoy what you do and share
with others. You must always make
sure
that you make the time to enjoy what you
have together because it is
rare
and very special. Until
the next time which undoubtedly will be
soon, my very best wishes and
thanks
again to you both.
With
kind regards
Coenraad
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