Here, a compass and sextant are at work. And a large periscope, wrapped in turquoise, inconspicuously rises from the sea waves. Captain Nemo is once again on an exploratory journey in mysterious waters. The "Nautilus" is hardly locatable. Only a Morse device with the right "wire" provides contact with the outside world.
And that's a good thing. At least for the captain and his crew. Because everyone wants to operate in "secret." They are on their way to the "Small Spice Islands," which are uninhabited and harbor fragrant secrets. They want to be the first to discover them.
According to hearsay from acquaintances, someone is said to have been stranded there after a shipwreck, spending several days and nights before a rescue boat from his sailor could "pick him up" and return him to England. This someone is said to have "gaped in astonishment" at the exotic plants and their scents. There are said to be lemon trees that bear 3 types of fruit. And ginger roots as thick as large potatoes.
There are also said to be cinnamon bushes, whose bark grows back vigorously whenever a bit is cut off. Yes, the "legend of giant lush tea bushes" is said to be true. Not to mention other balsams and woods that are said to smell of myrrh and incense. These islands must be found! They have been searching for 3 years... of course with interruptions and extensive landings.
They have been skillfully and carefully inquiring about it. However, they were informed that this "Exotic Wonder Flora" exists only in the imagination of the stranded sailor.
The salty ocean air had clouded his memory. Imagination? That from a seasoned sailor?! And an "allergy to sea air" certainly not!
Wonderful scents wafted around their noses before they navigated their submarine back into deep waters. This time also with one of the newly invented radio devices on board. And a sonar that supposedly can also detect islands!
ElAttarine 1 year ago