Crabbing
Do you like fresh crabs grilled over an open fire along with fresh fish and shrimp?
Well, at the wharf in Boat Basin area, Karachi, you will find a moonlight sail in a lanteen rigged sloop out in the bay of Karachi is just what you ordered.
I took it one night at about 10PM. Friends of mine rented a boat at 500 rupees a person. Twelve of us climbed in and had the time of our life remembering old times and playing word games as the two boats men, cast off, hoisted sails and we quietly slipped out into the bay on a beautiful star lite night. It was so peaceful, I remember the smiles of serenity on all of our faces as we sat back and enjoyed a most pleasant ride. And the stars like diamonds in the sky.
After sailing past other boats and jetties, relaxing, and telling jokes while quietly slipping through the fishing waters of Karachi bay, we started singing old rock and roll songs from the Beatles to Sting and then we played charades. It was a terrific outing.
All the while the one boast man dropped anchor and fished while the other lite a fire grill on the fishing sloop.
Soon we were eating fresh shrimp, mussels, fish and crab perfectly roasted and hot for us to eat on the spot.
I still remember the laughter and the smiles and the easy comfortable rocking of the boat like I was in a baby cradle.
It is one of my favorite times here in Karachi, Pakistan.
