'' we have to take a train to the docks , '' lashonda said , not pausing to look at him . '' and the ferry to friedan isle only leaves three times a day . if we do n't catch the first ferry , we 'll miss our appointment . i told you that last night . '' '' yes , but why do we have to go to friedan isle

when the physical body dies , the life energy crosses over into hyper-reality . at first , the energy is like an echo of the original being or life form that it originated from , but gradually over time the energy loses its connection or identity to that life form , and is re-born into a new one , '' helios explained . '' so it is kind of like reincarnation

she recalled eric telling her that over the centuries people have tried to overcome the dominance of the jungle . he 'd said no matter how much of the jungle was cleared for habitation , sooner or later the amazon always reclaimed the land . catalina was pleased she had chosen eric and chris as their guides . they seemed experienced and knowledgeable . if anyone could lead them safely in and out of muela del diablo , it would be them

jake seemed to be short of breath as well . martha watched jake , noticing that his hands shook when not clasping on to someone else 's . maybe the costume was getting too hot for him . she felt the thermos heavy in her purse , but decided that water might be a better choice . she went to the bar , asked for a tall glass of ice water , and brought it over to
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