For the second day in a row, the crew woke up earlier than usual to begin a day that promised to be long and tiring. By the time the sun had spread a sheath of glitter across the rippling surface of the Mediterranean, Bird had taken them across to the island and the men were in the water.
All four divers were carrying net bags made from strong nylon. They were light and easy to carry but had the capacity to hold an incredible amount of plunder. The Captain and Sandy followed Pete and Toby to the coral encrusted entrance to the cave and through the tunnel until they arrived at the wall of water. After stepping from the water onto the powdery sand at the foot of the steps, the men removed their diving equipment and wetsuits then climbed to the arched entrance of Atlantis.
“Wow,” was all Sa
