The Lost Continent

The story opens with two weary explorers, a pragmatic doctor‑turned‑archaeologist named Coppinger and his more grounded companion, trudging through rain‑slick cliffs on a rugged island. After a night exposed to cold dew, they scrape together a meager meal from a newspaper and a few tobacco ashes before setting off on a ten‑mile trek to a remote mountain village. Their goal is to investigate a series of hidden caves that might hold the remnants of an ancient Guanche academy, and Coppinger’s relentless curiosity drives them deeper into the unknown.

Using a light rope and a crowbar, they descend into the dark mouths of the cliffs, each pass revealing brittle mummies and puzzling artifacts that crumble like dust in their hands. The physical strain of climbing sheer faces and the humor of Coppinger’s endless theories create a lively, tense atmosphere as they methodically record measurements and photographs. Listeners are invited to join this daring, off‑beat expedition, feeling the chill of the canyon stream and the thrill of uncovering a long‑forgotten world before night falls.