summer 1947. On their return, they entertained the idea of living in South America, far away from the problems of postwar Belgium. In spring 1948, in hopes of adapting Tintin for the cinema, the Belgian artist wrote a letter to Walt Disney, asking in vain for his support. In the summer, Georges and his wife returned to Switzerland, accompanied by Rosane, an 18 year old who was the daughter of one of Germaine's friends. During the holiday, he began an extra-marital affair with the young girl, which he admitted shortly after. In the lower part, there are three palm trees overlooking the sea, which represent the love that the people of this Island have for their land. Furthermore, the occurrence of hurricanes on the island is possible during