Question

Why did ile amsterdam appear to the narrator the most beautiful island in the world

Answer 1

The Ile Amsterdam appeared to be the most beautiful island to the narrator because finding it saved them from drowning. Australia was very far away; if they would not find this island, the Wavewalker would surely disintegrate and the survival of his family would be in danger. Sue, his seven year old daughter needed medical care urgently. Now she could be flown to a hospital.

Answer 2

The narrator and his family had survived a volcano.Their daughter needed treatment.They had no good with them.But when they reached
Ile Amsterdam,they could get all that they needed.They needed care,food shelter and doctor.This Ile Amsterdam appeared to be most beautiful island to them.
It depends on how we treat our tourists.If we treat them well they will always remember our hospitality.