Herr Helmut,
Here on Sanibel I can't have the sweet, wonderful "chochas" (Calyptraea
trochiformis) I ate in Chile earlier this year or really fresh Bahamian
cracked conch; will settle for a great slab of grouper broiled in a sauce
of olive oil and chives. Happy 2000 to all!
Jose
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José H. Leal, Ph.D.
Director, The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum
Editor-in-chief, THE NAUTILUS
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