Chapter 14 Chapter Fourteen: Banquets Again and Again
Model Island decided to use Tahiti as a berthing point for future invitational tours.Before going to the Tropic of Capricorn every year, the residents of Billion City stay in the waters of Papeete for a period of time.In view of the friendly reception received by French officials and indigenous people, Model Island also fully opened its doors, or rather its port, as a token of gratitude.As a result, people from all walks of life in Papeete's military and political circles flocked here.They walked around the fields, strolled in the park, and looked around in the streets.No doubt there were no accidents to spoil this friendly relationship.Of course, while they were gone, the Model Island police had to make sure that the island's population didn't increase unknowingly, because there might be a few Tahitians living in the area without permission. down.
With such a good start, then reciprocity, when Captain Simkoyer stops at any island in the archipelago in the future, hundreds of millions of city residents have the right to visit the island freely.
Some well-to-do families had conceived the idea of renting a villa near Papeete for this berth, and had already wired to reserve it.They plan to live in the suburbs of Paris with their servants and carriages for a while, live the life of a manor owner, travel around the mountains and play in the water, and even hunt if they are interested. .All in all, they will enjoy the holiday life without having to worry about the weather at all.The temperature there is between 14°C and 30°C from April to December, and the rest of the months are winter in the southern hemisphere.
Of the great men who left their mansions to move to their comfortable homes outside Tahiti, a few words should be said of the Tanken and Coverleys.The next day, the Tanken couple led their children and moved to a picturesque villa on the hill at Cape Tatao.The Coverleys, Miss Tiana and her sister also replaced the "palace" on Fifteenth Avenue with an elegant villa nestled in the towering trees of Venus Point.The distance between the two dwellings was several miles, which Walter Tanken may have thought was a little far.But he could not bring the two capes on the coast of Tahiti any closer.Besides, the well-maintained gravel road took them all straight to Papeete.
Frascolan reminded Callistes Membal that since the two families had left Model Island, they could not be present when the Governor came to visit the Consul.
"Ah! that's all consummated!" said the Steward, with diplomatic shrewdness in his eyes, "to save face from another quarrel. If the French representative went to the Coverleys first, the Tanken people would What would they say? On the other hand, what would Coverley's men say if they had gone to Tanken's house first? Cyrus Picktaff would not have had time to clap their hands when they were gone."
"Then the two families will continue to fight like this, and there is no hope of reconciliation?" Frascolin asked.
"God knows!" replied Callistus Membal, "perhaps only the lovely Walter and the charming Tiana."
"However, it seems that until now the two heirs..." Yvernay reminded.
"Easy to handle!...Easy to handle!" The manager said again and again, "What is lacking now is an opportunity. If there is no opportunity...for this island we love deeply, we will create one for it!"
As he said that, Callistus Membal spun around on the ground with his heels. If Atanaz Doremi was present, he would definitely applaud his action, even if the marquis in the era of Louis XIV saw it. Can't pick a thorn.
On the afternoon of October 20, the Governor, Commander, Secretary General, and principal officials of the sovereign state boarded the pier at Starboard Port.The island governor led a team to warmly receive them.Gun salutes were fired from the front and rear forts.The car with the hundreds of millions of city flags and French flags led the team to the capital of Model Island.The reception hall of the municipal building has made careful arrangements for this meeting.Along the way, they were warmly welcomed by the citizens.When they came to the stone steps in front of the city government building, both sides delivered a few short official speeches.
After the welcome ceremony, everyone went to visit the Christian Church, the Catholic Church, the Observatory, two power plants, two ports, parks, and finally took the tram leading to the seaside to tour the island for a week.After the tour, we returned to Billion City, and the authorities of Model Island held a buffet reception in the lobby of the Entertainment City.At 6 o'clock in the afternoon, the Governor and his entourage boarded the boat and returned to Papeete amidst the salute of the model island, and at the same time took away the fond memories of this reception.
The next day, October 21, the four Parisians disembarked in Papeete early in the morning.They invited no one for company, not even the etiquette teacher (his legs could no longer take such a long walk).They are as free as the air, as unrestrained as schoolchildren on vacation, happy to have their feet on a solid earth of rocks and humus.
The first stop, of course, is to visit Papeete.Needless to say, the capital of the archipelago is a beautiful city.The lush forests cover the sky and the sun, and the dense green shade covers the houses on the beach, the sailor's shop, the cargo handling yard and the main commercial buildings located deep in the port. The "quartet" wandered east and west, strolling in the shade of the beautiful trees, feeling happy from the bottom of their hearts.Along one of the roads leading to the wharf (where an American railroad is laid), our artist ventured into the town.
The streets in the urban area are spacious and orderly like the streets of Billion City, with every corner forming a 90-degree right angle.The gardens on both sides of the road are green and the air is refreshing and pleasant.Even at this early hour, the streets are bustling with Europeans and natives coming and going.After 8 o'clock in the evening, the road becomes more lively, and this scene often lasts for a whole night.It is well known that tropical nights, especially in Tahiti, are not suitable for lying in bed, although the beds in Papeete are made of coarse cloth woven from the fibers of the husk of coconuts, covered with banana leaves and jiggins. Mattresses made of shellfish, not to mention mosquito nets to resist mosquito attacks.
As for the houses, it was easy to tell which ones were European and which ones were Tahitians.The houses of Europeans are almost all of wooden structure, and the foundations several feet high are built with stones below, so it is not to mention how comfortable it is to live in.Tahitian houses are quite rare in the city, and they are scattered randomly in the shade of greenery.These houses are made of bamboo poles and covered with mats.This makes them clean, airy, and pleasing to look at.
But what about the natives?
"Natives..." said Frascolan to his companions, "there are no more natives here than there are in Hawaii. Before they were conquered, they liked to eat human chops for dinner, and the captives Gouging out his eyeballs and offering them to the king, and then roasting him in the Tahitian way! But now, we don't find such natives."
"Ah, it's so! So there are no more cannibals in Oceania!" Pansina exclaimed, "We have traveled thousands of miles without encountering a single one!"
"Don't be impatient!" the cellist comforted him, and slapped his right hand into the air, like Rodin in the movie, "take it easy! Maybe we will meet a lot of savages in the future, satisfying your stupid curiosity More than enough later!"
He doesn't know, this is what he said!
The Tahitians are most likely of Malay ancestry, belonging to what they call themselves Maori.The island of Raiatea, also known as the "Holy Island", may have been the birthplace of their king.It is a charming place in the Leeward Islands, moistened by the clear waters of the Pacific Ocean.
Before the arrival of the missionaries, the islands of Tahiti were divided into three social classes: the first class was the royal family, who were privileged figures believed to have extraordinary talents for miracles; The control of the royal family is not very respected; the lowest class is the common people. They don't have the slightest personal property, and even if they do, it is at most the income from the land.
Everything changed when the islands were captured by conquerors.Even before that, things had changed due to the influence of Anglican and Catholic missionaries.However, the intelligence, the language they use, their optimism, their courage to face all kinds of hardships and their beauty have not changed.These Parisians, whether in the city or in the countryside, praised all this.
"I can't believe it, what a handsome boy!" said one.
"What a beautiful girl!" said another.
indeed!The men are all tall, with bronze-colored skin, as if soaked in blood; well-proportioned bodies, like ancient carved models; gentle and lovely expressions.The Maori are really beautiful, with big eyes that are bright and bright, and lips that are slightly thick but graceful.The peaceful and peaceful life has made tattoos, which were indispensable in wartime in the past, have become extinct.
Of course, the clothes of the richest people on the island have been Europeanized.Besides, they looked very dignified in their low-necked shirts, their jackets of pale rose-red material, and their trousers that hung down to their leather boots.But these people did not attract the interest of the "quartet".Yes, definitely not attractive!Our artists preferred culottes in colorful calico that wrapped from the waist to the ankles to the stylishly tailored trousers.They don't like to look at top hats, or even Panama hats, they are interested in the "ai" that is worn by both men and women.This hat is made from leaves and flowers.
As for the women, they are still the poetically beautiful Tahitian women described by Bougainville.They either put a wreath made of white gardenia petals on their thick black shawl braids, or wore a light hat made of coconut tree bud bark. "'Rewareva', what a lovely name for this hat, it's a dream word," marvels Yvernay.What needs to be added is that the color of this kind of clothing changes with a slight movement, just like an ever-changing kaleidoscope.In addition to their charming clothes, they have a graceful gait, careless gestures, gentle smiles on their faces, bright eyes like clear water, and soft and clear voices when they speak, so it is not difficult to understand why they are "" When one of the quartets repeatedly praised, "What a beautiful boy!", the others responded unanimously, "What a beautiful girl."
How could the Creator not have thought of giving them a land commensurate with their beauty when he created such a wonderful race of humans?How could he have imagined a more beautiful place than Tahiti?Under the nourishment of the streams and the abundant rain and dew at night, the vegetation here is full of vitality and thriving!
A few Parisians wandered the island, enjoying the various districts around Papeete, and they couldn't stop admiring the marvelous world of plants.The seaside is suitable for farming, and the formerly forested areas are filled with lemon trees, citrus trees, arrowroot, sugar cane, coffee trees, cotton, and fields of yams, cassava, indigo, milo, and tobacco.Across the coast they ventured to this dense forest at the foot of the island's hills.Looking up, the lush branches and leaves form a green dome, and there seem to be tall mountains standing on it.There are beautiful and tall coconut trees, "Miro" trees or fragrant wood trees, evergreen strange willows or iron trees, "Kiyeli" or stone chestnuts, "Pilo", "Tamana", "Ay" or Sandalwood, with pomegranate, mango, arrowroot edible roots, delicious taro and that precious bread tree.The trunk of the bread tree is tall and straight, the surface is white and smooth, the dark green leaves are wide and large, and there are numerous fruits that look like exquisite carvings. The snow-white flesh is the main food of the aborigines.
Besides the coconut tree, the most common one is the guava tree.This kind of tree stretches all the way to the top of the mountain, it can be said that it is everywhere, and the Tahitians call it "Tuawa".They gather to form dense forests, while 'Piro' form deep, dark undergrowths.If you accidentally break into this intricate and tangled jungle, it will take a lot of effort to get out.
Plus, you won't find any ferocious animals here.The only four-legged animal in the area is a kind of pig, which is somewhere between a domestic pig and a wild boar.As for horses and cattle, they were all imported from other places.Goats are the most abundant on the island, and because they have no natural enemies, they can thrive.There are indeed far fewer animals than plants, even birds.As on the Hawaiian Islands, all that can be seen here are doves and swiftlets.In terms of reptiles, there is nothing but centipedes and scorpions.When it comes to insects, there are wasps and mosquitoes.
There are not many products in Tahiti, mainly cotton and sugar cane.Tobacco and coffee are less cultivated due to the extensive cultivation of these two crops.There are also coconut oil, arrowroot, mandarin, ginger and pearls.
However, these products alone are sufficient for significant volumes of transactions with the US, Australia, New Zealand, China in Asia, France and the UK in Europe.The island's annual imports are 3.2 million francs, while exports are 4.5 million, far greater than imports.
The "quartet" looked east and west and traveled all the way to the Tabalatu Peninsula.When they visited the Fortress of Phaethon, they became friends with the soldiers of the naval squad there.The soldiers happily entertained their compatriots.
In a small hotel near the harbour, owned by an immigrant, Frascolin had a beautiful affair.After his negotiations, the respectable shop owner agreed to charge a lower fee, so the "quartet" entertained the nearby natives and the head of the guard in the district with French wine.Correspondingly, the aborigines return the guests with local specialties.They brought out bunches of orange-yellow fruit (from a banana tree called Fay), tasty and juicy yams and maiol ( Pick the fruit of the bread Murakami, put it in a hole filled with hot stones, and make it after baking), and finally a slightly sour jam, which is made of shredded coconut meat The finished ones are called "Tailuo" locally and are usually stored in bamboo tubes.
The atmosphere at this luncheon was very pleasant.During the banquet, the guests smoked hundreds of cigarettes rolled with cured tobacco leaves in circles of burning dew leaves.It's just that the French didn't imitate the men and women in Tahitians. After smoking a few puffs, they passed it on to others, and everyone took turns smoking. They still only smoked themselves according to the French habit.When the head of the guard handed the one he had drawn to Pansina, Pansina quickly thanked him with "Mi Maitai", which means "very good"!His ridiculous pronunciation immediately drew good-natured laughter from the whole room.
During this period of travel, needless to say, it is impossible for these tourists to rush back to Papeete or Model Island to rest every night.However, whether in the village, in the scattered dwellings, or in the homes of immigrants or natives, they were received with warmth and comfort.
On this day, November 7th, they made up their minds to visit Cape Venus, a trip that a true tourist would never give up.
Early in the morning, they set off at a brisk pace.The four of them walked across a bridge over the beautiful Fangtahua Creek, up the valley until they came to the noisy waterfall.I saw a rushing torrent pouring down from a height of 75 meters.This waterfall is twice as high as Niagara Falls, but far less wide.Then, they followed the winding path on the mountainside of Taharaxi, along the coast to the hill named "Tree Point" by Cook.The name is derived from the fact that there was only one lonely tree on the mountain at that time, but unfortunately it is old and dead now.Here, you can see a boulevard lined with beautiful trees on both sides.It runs from the village of Tahalahi to the lighthouse that towers over the headland of the island.
The Coverly family lives on the hillside of this verdant green hill.The Tanken family's villa is on the other side of Papeete.The distance between the two houses was so great, so far, that Walter Tanken had no good reason to take a walk on the Venus Point side.It was here, however, that four Parisians found him.The young man was on horseback, wandering around Coverley's villa.He exchanged pleasantries with the French tourists and asked them if they planned to return to Papeete that night.
"No, Mr. Tanken," replied Frascoran, "we have an invitation from Mrs. Coverley, and it is probable that we will spend the night at her cottage."
"Then, gentlemen, I bid you farewell," said Walter Tanken.
However, the young man's expression seemed to darken all of a sudden, even though there were no dark clouds covering the sun at this time.
Afterwards, he took a last look at the snow-white villa among the shadows of the trees, his legs clamped the horse under his crotch, and the horse trotted away with short steps.But it's true, why did Tantan, who is so rich, turn into a former trader and start a business?Why did he risk sowing discord on the model island?He clearly knew that this island was not built for business at all!
"Oh!" Pancina guessed, "this lovely knight, perhaps he wanted to go with us? . . . "
"Yes," added Frascolan, "apparently our friend Monbar had a good point! Miss Ty Coverley was not to be seen, and he went away looking very distressed."
"Doesn't this just prove that billions of dollars of wealth do not necessarily make people happy?" Yvernay said, at this moment, he has become a great philosopher.
The "quartet" spent quality afternoons and evenings with the Coverly family.They were as warmly welcomed at the mountain cottage as they were at their Fifteenth Avenue mansion.Art was always a pleasant topic at this cozy gathering.The melodious piano sounded from time to time, and everyone played beautiful music.Mrs. Coverley tried out some new pieces of music.Miss Dee's soprano sang like a true artist.Yvernay, who was born with a good voice, used his tenor voice to accompany the girl.
Not knowing why (perhaps on purpose), Pancina mentioned in passing that he and his companion had seen Walter Tanken walking near the villa.Is he playing it skillfully, and isn't it better than being deaf and dumb? ...That's right, and if the steward was present, he would definitely approve of "His Royal Highness"'s actions.An almost imperceptible smile played on Miss Dee's lips, her beautiful eyes lit up, and when she sang again, her voice seemed to grow more penetrating and melodious.
Mr. Coverley frowned, and Mrs. Coverley, looking at her for a moment, said only:
"Son, aren't you tired?..."
"Not tired, Mom."
"And you, Monsieur Yverney? . . . "
"Not at all, ma'am. I must have been a choir boy in some heavenly church in a previous life!"
The party was over, and it was nearly midnight, and Mr. Coverly thought it time to rest.
The next day the "quartet" set out on their way back to Papeete, delighted at the modest but warm hospitality they had received.
There is only one week left of the model island's berth in Tahiti.According to the pre-planned sailing route, it will then head southwest.In the last week, the "quartet" went all the places they hadn't visited.No doubt there would be nothing worth mentioning during this period were it not for a particularly delightful surprise on November 11th.
That morning, a beacon on the hill behind Papeete gave the news of the arrival of the French Pacific Fleet.
At 11 o'clock, a first-class cruiser "Paris", escorted by two second-class cruisers and a communication boat, dropped anchor at the berth.
After the two sides greeted each other in a regular manner, the commodore stepped down from the "Paris" flying the military flag, and boarded the shore with his officers.
When the two sides fired salutes to each other in a serious manner, the front and rear forts of Model Island also fired salutes to show friendship.Afterwards, the Commodore and the Governor of the Society Islands visited each other cordially.
It was a stroke of luck for the ships, officers, and crews of the fleet to arrive in time while Model Island was still in Tahiti.For the model island, this is another new mutual hospitality and feast. The "Pearl of the Pacific" opened its doors to French naval officers and soldiers, and they came eagerly to appreciate all this magic.During the 48 hours, at any time, some people in French navy uniforms could be seen among the hundreds of millions of civilians in the city.
Cyrus Picktaff received the distinguished guests at the City Hall, Captain Sim Coyer entertained at the Observatory, and the Steward performed his lordship at the Casino and other departments under his jurisdiction.
Meanwhile, the ever-surprising Callistus Membal had another whim.If this genius idea is realized, it will definitely leave unforgettable memories.He brought this idea to the island's consul, who, after consulting the Council of Notables, adopted his suggestion.
Not bad at all! The decision to hold a grand party on November 15th was thus made.The program of the gala included a feast and ball in the hall of the city hall.At that time, the billions of urbanites who currently live in Tahiti country houses will return, because in two days anyway, the model island will set sail.
At a pageant for Queen Pomare VI, Europeans or natives of Tahitians, and the French fleet, the greats of the two districts were, of course, indispensable.
Callistus Membal was in charge of organizing the party.His imagination was as trustworthy as his zeal. The "Quartet" also began to plan the performance repertoire.There's no better time to put a concert at the top of the calendar.
As for the distribution of invitations, this job fell to the island's consul.
Cyrus Picktaff first went in person to invite the queen of Pomare and the princes and princesses of the palace to the party.The Queen gladly accepted the invitation.The Governor of the Islands and high-ranking French officials, the Commodore and his officers were all very interested in this good deed of the Model Island, and even thanked the Island Consul for the invitation.
All in all, a thousand invitations were sent out.Of course, it is impossible for these thousands of guests to sit on the table of the city government.Certainly not!There are no more than a hundred people who have this honor, and they are members of the royal family, fleet officers, dignitaries of the sovereign state, official officials of Model Island, members of the Celebrity Council, and senior priests of Model Island.However, there will also be a banquet in the park, as well as various games and fireworks - for the rest of the staff.
It goes without saying that the King and Queen of Marekari have not been forgotten.But His Majesty, accustomed to the seclusion of their modest residence on 32nd Avenue, was not at all interested in the whole spectacle, so they politely declined the invitation from the Isle Consul.
"Poor king!" sighed Yvernay.
The great day has arrived, and the model island is hung with lights and festoons everywhere, and the pennants are waving. The French tricolor flag, the flag of Hiti Island and the golden sun red flag of the city of hundreds of millions are flying over the island together.
Amidst the rumble of gun salutes from the front and rear forts of Model Island, Queen Pomare and her royal family in full costumes were welcomed to the starboard port.At the same time the cannons of Papeete and the French fleet were fired in return.
After these dignitaries finished visiting the park, it was almost 6 o'clock in the evening, and a group of people came to the magnificently decorated city hall building.
The first thing that catches the eye is the luxurious steps of the building, how it attracts everyone's admiration!The value of each step of the ladder is not less than 10,000 francs, and the mansion of Vanderbilt in New York is no more than this!After stepping into the splendid restaurant, guests prepare to take their seats at tables filled with delicious dishes.
In the arrangement of the seats, the governor of the island grasped it very properly, and did not leave any pretext for disputes between the two opposing families in the two districts.Everyone was satisfied with the seats they had made for themselves--especially Miss Ty Coverley, who sat directly opposite Walter Tanken.For these two young men, that was enough.In this case, it is best not to let them sit any closer.
Needless to say, several French artists have nothing to complain about.They were placed in the position of honored guests, thus demonstrating yet another respect for their excellence and personal friendliness.
As for the menu prepared for this unforgettable banquet, it was finalized after careful research, consideration and matching by the manager.It proves that even in terms of culinary skills, the city of billions dares to compare with ancient Europe.
Take a look at the menu, carefully designed by Callistus Membal, printed in gold lettering on imitation parchment, and judge:
soup
Countess Cheese
Morni Flounder
Napoleon Beef Tenderloin
Vienna Chicken Meatballs
Trevis foie gras
Baked Quail Toast with Sorbet
Provence sand
Pulled Boiled Green Peas
Fruit ice cream cake, assorted vegetables, assorted fruits
Various pastries
Eagan Castle - Margaux - Castle
Champagne - Champagne
various beverages
Who has ever seen a richer and more complete menu, whether at a banquet hosted by the Queen of England or the Tsar of Russia, or at a state dinner given by the Kaiser of Germany or the President of the French Republic?Could the most popular chefs of the old and new continents cook better than this?
When the clock turned to 9 o'clock, the guests set off to enjoy the concert performance in the Music Hall of the Entertainment City.The program consists of four carefully selected pieces—four, no more, no less.They are:
String Quartet No. 5 in A major: Beethoven, Op. 18;
String Quartet No. 2 in D short key: Mozart, Op. 10;
String Quartet No. 2 in D major: Haydn Op. 64 (Part II);
Onslow String Quartet No. 12 in E flat.
This concert is a new success for these Parisian players!Whatever the unrepentant Cello thinks about it, they are lucky to be on Model Island!
At this time, people from Europe and other places are participating in various amusement activities set up in the park.There was a grand outdoor dance on the lawn, a real dance, and everyone danced to the music of the accordion.The accordion is very popular among the natives of the Society Islands.Coincidentally, French sailors also prefer this kind of musical instrument that opens and closes.Even the band was assembled, as there were so many sailors on the "Paris" and other ships of the fleet who had been admitted to the party.These accordions were playing cheerfully, almost to the extreme.Singing bursts of music and dancing sounded from time to time, and the boat song and "Imel" (a popular tune loved by people in Oceania) echoed one after another.
The natives of Tahiti, both men and women, have a strong love for singing and dancing.They are all good at singing and dancing.This evening, they performed the various dances of "Reboipa" again and again.This kind of dance can be said to be a national dance, and its beat is expressed by beating drums.Then, stimulated by various refreshing drinks provided by the city government, the aborigines, foreigners, and people of different races and origins showed their best skills and danced happily in various gestures.
At the same time, the halls of the municipal building were filled with dignitaries and high-ranking people of the city of billions.Here, under the direction of Atanaz Doremy, a more noble and elegant ball was being held, arranged and organized.The ladies of Billion City and Tasiti Island are all full of jewels and jewels, and they compete with each other for beauty.It is not surprising that the ladies of the City of Billions, loyal patrons of the Parisian tailors, outshine even the most elegantly dressed ladies of the colonies, so effortlessly.Their heads, necks and chests are all covered with diamonds, and when they move, their whole bodies glow.Only the open and secret struggle between them is still a bit interesting.But who would venture to say a word about Mrs. Coverley or Mrs. Tanken?Although both of them are dressed in elegant and luxurious clothes, and their bodies are full of jewels.Certainly not Cyrus Picktaff, whose every thought was to maintain the absolute balance between the two districts of the island.
The quadrille begins, the Majesty of Tahitian and her Majestic Husband, Picktaff and Lady Coverley, the Commodore and Lady Tanken, Captain Simcona and the Queen's First Lady of the Court Formed the first four pairs to play.At the same time, the other dance groups of the quadrille are also matched.The pairs of dance partners are freely combined according to their respective hobbies and interests.This whole scene is lovely and charming.However, at this time, Sebastian Zorno stood aside, holding an attitude of contempt if not protest, just like the two bad-tempered Romans in the famous painting⑥.But Yvernay, Pancina, and Frascolin didn't care about that, they waltzed with the most beautiful woman in Tahiti or the most beautiful young girl in the Model Island, Polka and Mazurka.Who knows how many lovers have settled for life at the end of the ball this evening?This will undoubtedly increase the workload of the staff of the identity registration office!
Besides, what a godsend to Walter Tanken to be Miss Coverley's partner in the quadrille!What a shock this incident caused in the hearts of all!Could it be by chance?Didn't the shrewd and smooth manager use some ingenious tricks to make peace secretly?Anyway, it was a top priority of the day.If it shows that this is the first step toward reconciliation between two powerful families, the consequences may be even greater later on.
After the fireworks display on the Green, the dancing continued in the park and at the municipal buildings until dawn.
This unforgettable party ended like this.In the long and happy years after Model Island (as I should hope), it will remain in people's memories forever.
Two days later, the berthing period was over, and at dawn, Captain Sim Coyer gave the order to set sail.As the cannons were fired to welcome the arrival of the Machine Island, so now the archipelago batteries and the naval fleet saluted its departure, and it also responded by firing the same number of salutes one by one.
The model island headed northwest in order to browse the other islands of the archipelago. After the Windward Islands, it was time to visit the Leeward Islands.
In this way, the "Pearl of the Pacific" travels along the beautiful coast of Moorea.There are many magnificent peaks on the island, and the peak of the main peak in the middle pierces the sky.Next, there is the "holy island" of Raiatea, which is the cradle of the birth of indigenous kingship.Then, there is Bora - Bora Island, where a 1,000-meter-high mountain stands on the island.Beyond that are the small islands of Motu-Iti, Mapata, Tubuai, Manu, and the atolls where the Tahitian mountains extend into these waters.
On November 19, as the sun fell, the last peaks of the archipelago disappeared.
The model island turned around and headed southwest, and the navigation direction sent by the telegraph was marked on the map placed in the glass window of the entertainment city.
At this moment, who would notice Captain Sarol's restlessness?At this time, his face was ferocious, and his gloomy eyes seemed to spew fire. He raised a threatening hand and pointed to the New Heb, which is 4,800 kilometers away to the west. Reedes!
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