Honeymoon Blog Day 6

 
Day 5/6-
Wahoooo!
 

Jeff here.  Wahoo is a local fish in GCM; not only is it local, but it is also delicious.  The night started with Erica's announcement that we should dine somewhere casual and "beachy."  Of course that sounded perfect to me.  The selected spot seemed to fit the bill:  beach, tables, menus.  However, they were  much more interested in serving shots than dinner.  A conversation with a server steered us to a cab ride to the end of the island and a spot called Morgans. 

 

The hurricane six years ago really devastated many of the "real" locals but they take it in stride.  Our cab driver explained to us that she lost everything except for the things that mattered, her photo album and china. Luckily, a government grant of $15k permitted her to rebuild her house, along with purchasing household appliances.

 

Morgan's had a great table right on the harbor and friendly staff.  "Blackened Wahoo with risotto" was the servers suggestion.  "We'll take two."  Wahoo is a slender fish that resembles a barracuda, and as previously stated, is delicious.  Erica exclaimed "the best meal I've ever had" several times in the last 24 hours.

 

Sunday (today) was brunch.  By far the best bargain we've found on the island.  $50 for everything from crab to eggs, roast beef to caviar, kangaroo to alligator; and all the champagne you can drink.   One drawback:  the local drinking age is somewhere around 18.  So, "kids" that can loosely be referred to as locals, most likely college students at some nearby easy entry college, treated the champagne like it was spring break in Mazatlan.  Nevertheless, we had a wonderful time and a great meal that ended with paddle ball on the beach at sunset.

A call today confirmed the fishing charter we had signed up with had found two other clients to share in the charter cost.  So, we leave at the crack of 8am for some reef fishing.  Can't wait!