Caves Part 1

As if the shipwrecks were not enough, the caves at the beacon are further proof we were not the first to set foot on the isle. The other ships we saw upon the shore… it looks as if they sought out this “lighthouse” as we did, and stored some of their cargo here. We have found various ancient arms and armor – some unrecognizable, but others were clearly Roman swords and helmets – while another man came across what seemed a Viking shield at the base of one of the caves. Perhaps the statues and the lighthouse were made by these other crews. I fear, however, all the remains we found are just that: remains. And that these men were cast upon these shores as we were and never escaped. Shall we also rest our helmets and spears here? Will that be all that will remain of our failed expedition? R. Velazquez