The shore of the island is still described as being characterized by a dense forest even though nearly a hundred years have passed since the people engaged in the building of galleons here.
“Finally, a fresh southerly gale blows in. The galleon weighs anchor and leaves the Marinduque and Banton islands in its wake.”
“The journey through the embocadero of San Bernardino becomes very slow. The galleon has to cast anchor at night because there is insufficient light from the stars for the pilot to manoeuvre through the tangle of islets and reefs."
“At last, the galleon reaches the shores of Ticao island. The crew and passengers become excited when a caracoa approaches.”
(to be continued)
