However, the weather did not cooperate, as the next day by the sea brought not only strong winds but also torrential rain. The mountain spring water ran in torrents, and its quality turned murky; they had no choice but to move the water pots aside, allowing the water to flow down through the cracks. The water in the pots still needed to settle before it could be consumed.
With the conditions of this era, they couldn't be picky. Fortunately, when it came to the cleanliness of water and rainwater, it was certainly better than what was found in later times, just needing to be boiled before usage.
The rain came quickly and left just as swiftly. After the downpour, they picked up a lot of shells, kelp, sorrel, and other edible seafood from the beach.
There was also clay in the nearby grove, and with experience on their side, they built a stove and fired up a large clay pot.
