August 2nd 2019
What is wrong with this summer? The weather goes from tropical to cold and rainy overnight. Weird.
Around noon an elderly man knocked on our boat. We went outside to see what it was he wanted. It turned out he was selling smoked eels. They were still warm, fresh from the smoker and smelt absolutely delicious, so of course we bought a few. Later we heard that it’s quite special to meet this elderly man with his smoked eels. Because they’re so tasty, everyone who comes to Makkum hopes that the old man comes knocking on their boat if they’re in the marina. But he tends the be rather infrequent with his visits, and you’re considered lucky if you chance to meet him. Us befell the honor of being visited by the legendary smoked eel salesman. Which is great, now we don’t need to go out in the abysmal weather to get lunch.
And yes, they were absolutely delicious.