James Rodriguez
👤 SpeakerAppearances Over Time
Podcast Appearances
James, these markings are facing our camp, positioned at equal distances around our perimeter.
I stepped back to confirm her observation.
She was right.
The three marked trees created boundary points around our position.
Emily joined us, camera already in hand, to photograph the carvings from multiple angles.
her expression growing more focused with each shot.
Recognize them?
I asked.
No.
She adjusted her lens for close-up.
Not consistent with any documented Pacific symbolism I've studied.
The circular pattern suggests celestial or cyclical representation, but the inward-facing lines are unusual.
Could be territorial markers.
I suggested.
Or warnings.
Sarah added quietly.
Emily finished her documentation.
I'll compare these with any other markings we find inland.
Might establish a pattern.
By mid-morning, we had packed essential equipment and secured the remainder at our beach site.