The captain had the boat ready at 6:00 and we made our way down with our masks, snorkels, fins and a few spearguns. A few of us were in full garb including wetsuits, knives on our legs and lead weighted belts.
Brian saw a few fish that were spear-worthy, but didn't have an opportunity to shoot it. Brian is able to hold his breath for over 4 minutes and can dive easily over 90 feet. Becky is also great at diving and easily can hold her breath longer than any of the guys on our team, especially Joseph.
Right before we left to head back home, Caleb speared his first fish. It was a 2lb squirrel fish. Caleb brought him back to the house and had him for breakfast.
In addition to squirrel fish, we had French toast with homemade maple syrup. We also had a chance to eat one of the local fruits, a custard apple, which Whitney mis-heard as a 'cussing' apple. We have been calling them that since then. The custard apple looks like and artichoke but breaks open to reveal a moist white flesh, almost like fish. Each of the prices contain a seed that you have to spit out. Most everyone like them, except for Jorden.
Immediately filling breakfast we had to pack the LandCrusier and head for the airport. We said our goodbyes to Becky, Andrew and Micah and were on our way. The McDaniels were also heading back home to Nampula so we were able to spread out into both cars. The guys were serenaded by Joseph and his iPhone playlist on the way, mostly because the didn't want to fall asleep and have us film another episode of "Messing with Joseph".
After saying our goodbyes to the McDaniels we checked in the airport and sat down for our last meal in Mozambique: Grilled cheese sandwiches with tomato, cokes, sprite and water.
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