The veteran waterman rode his small craft across the silvery surface of the lake. His gaze traversed the horizon, searching for a sign, a glimpse of the hidden island spoken of in whispers. He had spent many seasons on this quest, his mission consumed by the mystery of what lay beyond the waves. From River to Rain A Life on Water This is the tale

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