Ep 2. Crossing the Atlantic

In The Mysterious Cities of Gold Season 1 Episode 2, entitled "Crossing the Atlantic," the adventure continues with the trio, Esteban, Zia, and Tao, as they journey on the giant golden condor to further explore the New World. After traveling across vast deserts and high mountains, they finally arrive at the Atlantic coast where they are thrilled to board the Spanish galleon, the Esperanza. However, their excitement is short-lived when they learn that the ship is in distress and in desperate need of help.

The captain of the Esperanza, Captain Gomez, explains that they have been carrying goods to New Spain, but were hit by a fierce storm that caused significant damage to the oars and sails. Without these, the ship cannot move, and the crew is stranded in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Esteban, Zia, and Tao offer to help and quickly get to work repairing the ship. They work together to patch up the sails and fashion makeshift oars from spare wood found on the ship.

As they work tirelessly, a sense of camaraderie develops between the trio and the crew of the Esperanza. They are impressed by Esteban's bravery and leadership, Zia's intelligence and resourcefulness, and Tao's mechanical skills. They all bond over a game of cards and share stories of their travels and adventures.

However, tensions arise when it is discovered that the ship's navigator, Mendoza, has been secretly stealing food and goods from the ship's supplies. Captain Gomez is outraged and threatens to throw him overboard. However, Esteban intercedes and implores the captain to show mercy. He argues that Mendoza may have performed such an act out of desperation, having been stranded at sea for weeks. The captain ultimately agrees to give Mendoza a second chance.

As they continue to sail across the Atlantic, the crew is hit by another storm. The rough ocean waves and violent winds threaten to capsize the ship, and everyone is in danger. Esteban comes up with a daring plan to stabilize the ship by releasing ballast to lower its center of gravity. His efforts save the ship from certain doom.

In the end, the crew of the Esperanza is grateful for the help that Esteban, Zia, and Tao provided. As a token of gratitude, they share a map with the trio that highlights the location of a mysterious "city of gold" that was said to be located deep in the jungles of the New World. The trio is excited about the possibility of uncovering the secrets of this city and continuing their adventure.

The Mysterious Cities of Gold Season 1 Episode 2, "Crossing the Atlantic," is a thrilling and action-packed episode that showcases the bravery and resourcefulness of Esteban, Zia, and Tao. The show captures the spirit of adventure and exploration that was prevalent during the Age of Discovery and imbues it with mystery, intrigue, and drama. It is a must-watch for fans of historical fiction, adventure, and animation.