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On the boat ride, Richard is mesmerized by the glittering water and fish. Upon arriving, Etienne studies the map and Richard goes for a stroll around the deserted island. He finds himself in a glade and sits down for a cigarette. In a moment of hindsight, Richard notes how thinking back on his time in Thailand is difficult for him, and that this was the last moment he was himself. He feels that he changed during this exact moment, as he tosses his cigarette into the bushes. His time in Thailand was accented by small and large actions and character differences that cause him not to recognize himself. Distancing himself from this time in his life is how he copes with it.
Richard laments having to leave half of his belongings and cigarettes behind for the swim to the secret beach. Richard is sure to bring the map and an extra set of clothes. Françoise guesses that the beach is one kilometer away. The swim is easy at first, but soon becomes tiresome, and the island does not seem to be getting any closer.
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