Albert Bierstadt Yosemite Valley painting

Albert Bierstadt Yosemite Valley painting
John William Godward The Delphic Oracle painting
Weber says he and his fellow captives were keenly aware of the danger they faced:. "There was always a gun pointed at us — at your head, at your back, at something," says Weber. Clinging to HopeThe hostages stayed alert and tried to keep fit, even though they were losing weight quickly. Their meager diet consisted of a little rice and occasional sardines or fish heads. Sometimes, when the bandits shot a monkey or large rodent, the hostages were offered the skin and fat. Weber had a notebook and wrote in it every day. At first he took notes on his location and drew maps to assist an escape or rescue efforts