We had heard there was a fish market within walking distance on the beach of where we are living. We also heard that we couldn’t walk on the beach to the market at high tide. So we asked a few questions and were told to go in the morning. We headed out and walked down the beach toward Panama City and around the point.
But, when we got to the market, we were told that we should come back at 2pm when the boats come back in. So, we at least got a nice walk along the beach out of the deal. But, checking the tide tables, 2pm would be high tide, so we would have to travel the streets to get back to the market. It’s a nice afternoon for a walk, but then every afternoon is nice here. Out walking is another chance to see the beauty that surrounds us.
Once we got to the road down to the beach, we found out why you can’t get here during high tide. The beach was GONE!
So, fish were being sold at the top of the road. He had sea bass, langistinos (a kind of shrimp)
and stream crabs, I think that’s what they are called…
We decided on sea bass. He said two, I said two. I was thinking two fish, he was talking 2 pounds. So we ended up with 3 fish, for 2 dollars. We headed for home, going past this great little fixer-upper…
and this beautiful place…
Once we arrived home with our “catch”, our first step was to look up how to fillet sea bass. Thank heavens for the internet. With some good video instructions, I started to prepare the fish.
My one recommendation, SHARP knives are a MUST!!!
Frying is easy…
Dinner is served!!!!!
Yes, it was good!!!!! Next time, Langistino’s…..:-)
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That’s amazing! as are the tides. What a wonder that they take 6 hours to get from high to totally low and then another six to get back to full high tide. Love your blog!
How fun! I enjoy your unfolding adventures. 🙂
This is so great down here!!!!! I’m going to hate leaving for a few months!!!!
Grandbabies will make it worth the temporary departure. 🙂