Ep 4. Adrift on the Endless Sea
- TV-Y7
- May 22, 1982
- 28 min
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7.1 (75)
In the fourth episode of The Mysterious Cities of Gold, titled Adrift on the Endless Sea, our heroes Esteban, Tao and Zia find themselves in a dire situation after being stranded in the middle of the ocean. They are lost and without any means of communication, and it seems that they are doomed to a slow and agonizing death, drifting aimlessly in their small boat.
The episode begins with the trio aboard the Golden Condor, looking for a way to reach the next city of gold. Suddenly, the ship is caught in a violent storm, and before they know it, they are thrown overboard and left floating in the open sea. As they cling to their tiny boat, Esteban, Tao and Zia start to fear for their lives. They do their best to stay alive, but with no food or water, their situation looks increasingly grim.
As they drift across the seemingly endless sea, the children begin to lose hope. They are tired, hungry and thirsty, and they have no idea how long they have been adrift. The sun is beating down on them relentlessly, and they are starting to suffer from sunstroke and dehydration. In the midst of their despair, they start to hallucinate, seeing apparitions of their loved ones and hearing strange noises in the water.
Just when it seems that all is lost, the children spot something on the horizon. To their amazement, they see a small island in the distance, and they paddle towards it with renewed hope. As they draw closer, they realize that the island is inhabited by a group of people who seem to be living in harmony with nature. The children are welcomed by the islanders, who offer them food, water and shelter. The islanders are friendly and hospitable, and they seem to be intrigued by the children's tales of their adventures.
As the children recuperate on the island, they start to learn more about the islanders and their way of life. The islanders are self-sufficient and live off the land, growing their own crops and fishing in the surrounding waters. They also seem to have a deep respect for nature and the environment, and they take great care to preserve the delicate balance of their ecosystem.
Esteban, Tao and Zia are captivated by the islanders' way of life, and they start to wonder if this could be the elusive seventh city of gold they have been searching for. They ask the islanders if they have ever heard of such a city, but the islanders are dismissive, saying that they have no use for gold or riches. They also warn the children that there are dangerous creatures in the sea, including a giant octopus that is said to lurk in the depths.
Despite the islanders' warnings, the children decide to venture out into the ocean to search for the seventh city of gold. They set out in a small boat, armed with their courage and determination. As they sail away from the safety of the island, they encounter several obstacles, including a storm and a school of vicious sharks. However, the children remain undaunted, and they continue their quest with single-minded focus.
Will the children find the seventh city of gold? Will they make it back to the island safely? These are the questions that will be answered in the exciting and action-packed episode of The Mysterious Cities of Gold.