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The Journey Begins
At the age of 22, Charles Darwin sets sail as the captain's assistant on the HMS Beagle. -
Cape Verde Islands
In January, Darwin's first observations are made here, prompting him to consider writing a book on the geology of the places he is going to visit. -
Crossing the Equator
In February, Darwin crossed the equator. -
Punta Alta, Argentina
In September, Darwin sees fossils at Punta Alta, Argentina and is intrigued by what he finds. -
Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
December: A year into his trip, Darwin is there when Captain Robert FitzRoy repatriated thee native people he had brought to England with him on a previous voyage. -
Falkland Islands
In March, Darwin finds the Falkland Islands desolate, but upon opening some "primitive looking rocks" and finding fossils, his interest is renewed. -
Rio Negro, Argentina
In August, Darwin joins local people, gauchos, in the fertile lowlands known as Pampas and enjoys the freedoms they experience. -
Chiloé Island, Chile
From January to February, Darwin is in Chiloé Island, Chile. Here he sees Mount Osorno erupt and experiences an earthquake near Valdiva. -
Galapagos Islands
From September to October, Darwin explores the Galapagos Islands. Here he discovers an assortment of new species and studies them. -
Sydney, Australia
In January, Darwin spends time in Australia, and notices that there is an entirely different set of mammals in Australia. -
Cocos Islands
In April, it is here that Darwin studies coral reefs growing around islands to test his theory of atoll formation. -
Mauritius
Here in May Darwin contemplates the quiet, uncultivated land. -
Cape Town, South Africa
In June, Darwin notices the numerous bullock wagons and the structure known as Table Mountain. -
Bahia and Pernambuco, South America
Arriving here in August, Darwin explores the jungles of South America. However, while here the homesickness and seasickness truly set in. -
The Journey Comes to an End
It is here that Darwin returns home to Falmouth, England after his many years of sailing.