There is a nearby fishing spot where the fish appear to be exceptionally high in iron:
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Decked out in fishing gear, I woke up at the crack of dawn to see if the fish were biting. It was a lucky day!
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I improvised this orange koi from 100% merino wool, which is handwash-only because washing machines deplete the wool's natural oils. And I hear that fish oil is rich in omega-3 acids, which are good for the brain.
I could have used that brain power when choosing boots for this fishing expedition. In this
video my girlfriend recorded, you can see how much I underestimated the water level:
Here is a souvenir postcard from my new favourite fishing hole. Wish you were here!