Tag Archives: San Nicolas

Too Young to Die (4 of 4)

Posted on March 9, 2019 by charliecountryboy

We were surrounded by the crowd. Children always curious about fear, asked if we had been scared. I answered that we had been scared and the old man said that it was good for a man to be scared…… sometimes. … Continue reading →

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Too Young to Die (3 of 4)

Posted on March 2, 2019 by charliecountryboy

On the harbour wall a crane stood isolated, defiant as the dark foaming mass crashed over it. There was a headland to the north that made up that side of the bay and I could see the ocean rising and … Continue reading →

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Too Young to Die (2 of 3)

Posted on February 23, 2019 by charliecountryboy

The Spanish called us ‘Pesca Submarina’ – underwater fishermen. The name carried respect and we were proud of the kudos. We were treated well and so considered ourselves honoured and tried to live honourably when in their company. But after … Continue reading →

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