Day 327 - Cayambe

(Ursula) Heinz wanted to leave the city and catch more trout. We told Gregor & Ellen we would wait for them in Cayambe by the river. But first, we stopped at a market where I purchased a bunch of Amazonas Wool for knitting, so I had something to do. That was a brilliant idea I didn’t regret!

It was almost dark by the river when Heinz came home with five trout. He was all wet from having to dive into the water when his lure got stuck, and his tailbone hurt from falling off a slippery rock.

I cut the largest trout in half because it didn’t fit the frying pan. It had pink-colored flesh and tasted better than any before. It was probably a Salmon Trout. Stats: Miles 61, Expenses $5.80

March 23rd
(Ursula) Heinz already went fishing before his eyes were fully open. Meanwhile, I prepared toast, eggs, cheese, and fruit for breakfast. But Heinz didn’t join me, and I served it to him for lunch when he showed up with seven more tails!

(Heinz) After resting, I went fishing again just before dusk and pulled out a handsome rainbow trout. This little river was just great!

When Gregor & Ellen didn’t show up that evening, we ate half of the fish and preserved the others in salt, a trick my Mom had taught me.

My tailbone still hurts from yesterday!Read more