Fresh Sardines

Daily writing prompt
What’s the best local dish you’ve ever eaten while traveling?

It’s always very tricky for me to have some fish,

But we were in Spain and the opportunity I could not miss,

On a motorbike tour we stopped at a coastal town,

There was a rustic restaurant on the pier,

And thankfully it wasn’t very dear,

We found a seat and looked around,

I noticed some boats sailing inbound,

As they reached the sandy shore,

I noticed there was a catch in the fore,

The waiter came I smiled and grinned,

And thought ” I’ve only ever had them tinned”,

We watched as the haul came up the steps,

I pointed and said I bet they’re fresh,

“Las sardinas por favore y una copa de vino blanco”

I was disappointed when the waiter said “Thank You”

My husband looked in horror and half dead,

You realise those fish will still have their head!

I cannot sit and watch you eat,

I’m going to find another seat,

So he stood up and moved and it was all quite fine,

He had his lunch and I had mine.

Grilled sardines on skewers with lemon wedges on a plate, bread with tomato, olives, and a glass of white wine by the seaside
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