Mrs. Johnson suggested that they split up and search for any useful resources on the island. She and her eldest daughter, Rachel, went to search for more food while Mr. Johnson and the two younger children, James and Lily, searched for materials to build a shelter.
Rachel and her mother scoured the bushes and trees for fruit and other edible plants. They found some bananas and papayas, which they gathered and brought back to the campsite. They also found some berries that looked like blueberries but were unsure if they were safe to eat, so they decided to leave them for now.
Meanwhile, Mr. Johnson and the younger children were gathering branches and leaves to build a shelter. They found a spot near the beach, under a large tree, and began constructing a basic lean-to shelter. It wasn't much, but it would provide some protection from the elements.
After a few hours of work, they all met back at the campsite. They started a fire, cooked the bananas and papayas, and had a small feast. It wasn't a lot of food, but it was enough to keep them going for a little while longer.
As they sat around the fire, Mr. Johnson spoke up. "We can't just wait here for someone to rescue us. We need to start working on a plan to get off this island."
Rachel looked at her father skeptically. "But how? We don't have a boat or any way to signal for help."
"We'll have to build a raft," Mr. Johnson said determinedly. "We can use the branches and vines to construct a raft, and then try to navigate to the nearest island or to a passing ship."
The family knew that building a raft wouldn't be easy, but it was their only chance for survival. They spent the next few days gathering materials and constructing the raft. They used their remaining rope and vines to tie the branches together, and they managed to build a somewhat sturdy raft.
As they pushed the raft into the ocean, they felt a glimmer of hope. They knew that they were taking a huge risk, but they had to try. The Johnson family climbed onto the raft, and with makeshift paddles, they began to move out into the open sea.
To be continued...
