We are traveling down and experienced a gorgeous sunrise as we realize how blessed that we are. We got the unfortunate news that our friend Mario Ghio passed away last night and it gives us the reminder to keep things in perspective. We have been extremely lucky to have known Mario over the last twenty five years as he is one of those individuals that has helped us to become better people. Many of you may not know that Mario was a fisherman first as he grew up fishing commercially with his father Mingo and gained knowledge of the ocean and how to reap its benefits whether it be with a net, trap, or hook and line. He taught us plenty whether it be about local knowledge, conditions ,fishing techniques, fish handling and storage - but most importantly he showed by example how to be a better person. Being a fisherman, ones mind can play tricks on us as things can spin out of control whenever we experience adversity and we can be quick to blame others for our misfortunes. Mario was exactly the opposite as he was always in a good mood and although I have seen many situations where he could have complained, he never did because he was wiser than that. We all have a lot to learn from that man as many times it's easy to make a big thing out of something that in the big picture is really very small and that instead we should look more at the positive things in life. Mario was king of enjoying his life, family, friends, eating, smoking and drinking and because of his infectious charm all that have known him are better for it. All we can say is that Mario if you are reading this, thank you for being our friend.

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