We just returned from a FABULOUS week in Florida with friends/family. The week was jam packed with fun, but I think one of the highlights was fishing with Nouno and Coici D on their boat. My little land lubbers took to the sea like fish to water (pun intended).
As his typical of his nature, Alex eased into the whole boat experience with a little trepidation, but excitement soon overcame any fears.
Nouno has been fishing since he was four years old, and now it was time to pass his wisdom on to his two godsons. One look at the bait (shrimp), and the boys were hooked (again...pun intended). Mommy, however, was not too thrilled at the prospect of sticking these live little crustaceans on giant hooks....fortunately Coici D, Coici and Nouno had my back!
I am not sure what was more stunning: The fact that NOAH was so calm, focused and serious about fishing....
...or the fact that....
...he caught THIS as his first fish....a lovely Spanish Makerel! A fishermam is born!
Next it was Alex's turn to reel in "the big one."
Unlike his brother, Alex was NOT into getting close to his catch ...also a Spanish Makerel. Still he posed long enough to get this shot....
Meanwhile, Noah "Fish Boy" Geppert kept 'em coming....
And, yes, that is a shark....reeled in by the seasoned Coici D!!! The boys were so excited because they got to pet this "little guy" and he was NOT at the zoo! After flopping around the boat for a little bit, we let him go as well.
A fishing lesson is not complete without a lesson on how to drive the boat. Could he be any happier??
Our days boating in the Gulf were amazingly filled with much wildlife, including this pod of dolphins that played in the wake of our boat. In addition we saw a HUGE school of sting rays, several sharks, gorgeous birds, and countless fish.
By the end of the second day, Alex's fishing gene kicked in, and he was no longer squeamish. He had to pet every fish that was pulled out of the water that day (and there were a LOT!). Here is a partial list of what was caught that day: Makerel, Lady Fish (by me!!), pin fish, blue runners, shark, blowfish, zebra fish, and some flying fish.
As you can see, both boys truly enjoyed their time in the Gulf. These days were a blessing that we will never forget!!!
