Mark Twain In Hawaii Roughing It In The Sandwich Islands by Mark Twain Chapter 1

Описание: After 2,000 miles of sea, the lush sight of Honolulu was a welcome contrast to the dingy bustle of San Francisco. The town featured coral-built houses, fragrant tropical gardens, and an endless variety of lazy cats. While the atmosphere felt like a tranquil Garden of Eden filled with colorfully dressed locals, the "paradise" had its stings. Nights were a battle against scorpions, tarantulas, and centipedes. Furthermore, while the island’s exotic fruits were abundant, the deceptively sour tamarind served as a painful lesson for unsuspecting strangers.