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A King Crab Experience

Photograph by Author — One King Crab on My Kitchen Floor.

Fresh Catch

Last weekend, I went to the docks to see what fresh catch was available. On Sunday afternoon, there was nothing, and I left dejected. I knew that fishermen were catching King Crabs in the local area.

Now Available

I received a notice Monday evening that King Crabs were now available. I looked at my clock and noted I had ten minutes to get down to the dock, which was ten minutes away. I put the car in drive and hurried on down the road.

Photograph by Author — Buying King Crabs right off the boat in Juneau, Alaska.

At the Dock

When I got to the marina, I saw a line of people standing beside a fishing boat. Sure enough, the sign said, “Fresh Crabs for Sale.” That was all the encouragement I needed. I ran, hopped, and skipped down the dock, hoping I was not too late.

Logistical Problems

Right off the bat, I had a few logistical problems. Everyone in line had a bucket, a tote, or large canvas bags to take the crabs home in. I had two bare hands. The next one is “no credit or debit cards.” I had eighty dollars in cash, but that would only buy a four-and-a-half-pound King Crab.