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    The tail of the Galapagos shark, hope I will see these ALIVE when I'm there. by: pmok Views[727] First time I saw this shark at the market, we had to study it for a while before confirming it's a Galapagos shark, distinctive for its black tip fins and tail. by: pmok Views[782] A bar that also doubles as a funeral home, excellent! by: pmok Views[1067] Fishes strung up to be sold, the string of red fish, 8 total, was sold for $5. by: pmok Views[1302] Calamari 3-way: baked with potatoes, stir-fried with garlic, and stir-fried with black bean sauce. by: pmok Views[622]
     
    Sofia, volunteer from Portugal, with two calamaris. We cooked them three ways for lunch, muy rico! by: pmok Views[1385] Cut up bodies of several punta negras, black tip shark. Surprised the smaller fin in the back wasn't finned. by: pmok Views[1243] Close-up of a ray's eyes, never realized the My attempt at corviche con queso. Grated the platanos not fine enough so they were very crunchy (not supposed to be). by: pmok Views[1063] There was a 2-day fisherman's festival end of July. On the first day, all the boats were decorated and there was a regatta, where anyone could board the boats; they sailed from Puerto Lopez to Manchalilla, a nearby fishing port, and back. In the evening was a beauty pageant followed by a major fiesta of music and dancing. All the fishermen were so drunk, no boats went out for three days! by: pmok Views[573]
     
    Another large rabon shark caught by: pmok Views[833] Señor sushi with a gigantic marlin, he needed an assistant while cutting it, and later took 3 men to lift the body. One of the fishermen told us he thought it probably weighed close to 100 kg, or 220 lbs, and would cost hundreds to buy. Score! by: pmok Views[426] Yet another gorgeous sunset, would not be repeated the following week when the clouds returned. by: pmok Views[250] Artwork by Ecoclub kids, using the most basic materials: egg carton, plastic bottles, and paint. Love the creativity without the fancy gadgets! by: pmok Views[424] My first attempt at cinnamon buns. Ants got to half the dough as they rested, and the remaining became deformed. Taste was great though, will try again for sure. by: pmok Views[367]
     
    During one week, the weather held up to have three consecutive days of beautiful sunset. I couldn't resist to snap photos every time. by: pmok Views[2645] Puerto Lopez is quite Two very creative and artsy volunteers painted the bare walls outside our bedrooms, took them days. So pretty, wish I have the talent! by: pmok Views[288] Another rabon shark caught, the photo does not do it justice. The color of the rabon is beautiful, grayish with a hint of blue. by: pmok Views[370] Several rays were cut inside the boat, here is the aftermath: blood and unwanted body parts. by: pmok Views[361]
     
    Not sure what kind of fish this is, but as soon as it was cut, the meat is salted to be cured. by: pmok Views[334] Amidst the frenzy of the fish market, a dog sleeps. There are numerous stray dogs in Puerto Lopez, some in better conditions than others. This one is better for sure. by: pmok Views[268] A boat with several rays, one very large one and several smaller ones. Really don't know why they're targeted, for the meat? don't think these rays have the gill rackers in manta rays that are prized (by the Chinese, again). by: pmok Views[313] A All the restaurants at the fish market are
     
    Didn't see the body but here are the fins of a punta negra, or black tip shark. by: pmok Views[339] Interesting to see up close the inside of a fish by: pmok Views[743] Found a very small Vieja shark being butchered, no more than 80 cm, practically a baby! by: pmok Views[286] Those dozens of large fish, cleaned and cut, loaded into the ice truck ready to be transported. by: pmok Views[250] A boy cleaning the fish that has the cartilaginous organ prized by the Chinese to make soup. As many as hundreds of this fish are caught per day. by: pmok Views[269]
     
    One morning, a boat had dozens of this fish, all equally large. When weighed, some of them were as much as 70 lbs each! by: pmok Views[250] Señor sushi at it again, this time with a large Rabon shark. by: pmok Views[359] These boys were not old enough to participate in the pick-up game so they played on their own. One of them was quite good already, showing off his kicks. by: pmok Views[380] A pick-up game of barefoot football on the beach in the afternoon by: pmok Views[403] Look at this photo and the one before consecutively, and you'll notice the stingray is breathing. The area in between the eyes where the gill rackers reside were going up and down. by: pmok Views[373]
     
    Look at this photo and the one after consecutively, and you'll notice the stingray is breathing. The area in between the eyes where the gill rackers reside were going up and down. by: pmok Views[370] Here's the giant stingray still alive on the beach. A kid was checking it out as it desperately tried to breath. by: pmok Views[2555] The A pile of hammerhead sharks were hidden under the butcher table and behind a crate. Sneaky bastards. by: pmok Views[351] don't know what this fish is but it's so large, it's bigger than the tire on that truck! by: pmok Views[319]
     
    Another food vendor at the fish market, this one sells quail eggs. I would have one except it's insanely high in cholesterol, rather spend the quota on squid. by: pmok Views[372] When not fishing, fishermen work on their nets, mending and maintaining. Fishing is no easy career. by: pmok Views[332] Shrimps and squids vendor, not many at the market. by: pmok Views[356] A batman-themed taxi, there are similar other taxis but this one has the best cutout by far! by: pmok Views[624] One more food vendor at the fish market, he sells bread and a hot drink that's white (in the pot), which he keeps hot over burning coal. by: pmok Views[388]
     
    A butcher cuts and cleans a tuna, the red flesh looks so delicious, give me some wasabi now! by: pmok Views[332] Lots of tunas caught lately, these few alone weighed over 100 lbs. I am torn on the tuna debate; it is a delicious fish but it is being over-fished. Why waste tuna by canning it? eat it raw, seared, or cooked, no canning though! by: pmok Views[369] Another food vendor at fish market, he sells different kinds of freshly cooked carne with a selection of buns to choose from, then makes the slaw there to accompany the meat and bread. want to try one too! by: pmok Views[367] One of many food vendors at the fish market, he has an oven hooked to a propane tank, so the bread stays warm. hope to try one! by: pmok Views[346] A dog near the restaurants at the fish market, thought it looked rather sad. I'd be too if I had to wear that ugly outfit! by: pmok Views[333]
     
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