After reaching the cabin this time, he took a different path to explore the other half of the forest.
This side of the forest didn't disappoint him either. He found tall, dense laurel trees; large-leaf culantro with its aroma of citrus and parsley; oregano, a common herb in Western cuisine; wild garlic shoots; wild ginger; and even lemongrass, that quintessential Southeast Asian spice.
Discovering so many useful plants in such a small area, he couldn't help but suspect that some of them were assets left behind by the cabin's previous owner.
'That settles it. I'm fixing up this cabin first!'
He didn't hesitate, making his decision quickly.
This was a survival elimination game, after all. He didn't need to worry about the other contestants; he just had to ensure he could survive here for the long haul.
Having decided to renovate the area, he wasn't in a hurry to head back. He set down his basket and immediately started clearing out the dilapidated cabin.
