Pi saw trees in the near distance. He was so used to illusions and hallucinations he was not sure whether they were real or not, but he continued to stare. As the boat approached the island, Pi discovered that the trees were real and he stepped off the boat to investigate. The island had no soil; it was just a mass of algae. He was elated that they found the island and yelled at Richard Parker that they were saved. He began eating the algae until he was full. Richard Parker, wobbly from weakness, leapt from the boat and disappeared over a ridge. After a few wobbly days, Pi was able to walk again. Each night, both Pi and Richard Parker returned to sleep in the boat. After a few days,.....
