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September 1831
He is delayed after getting everything ready but leaves for London. -
October-December 1831
Heads to Plymouth and then leaves for 2-year voyage. -
January 1832
Explores the volcanic island of St. Jago on the coast of Africa. -
February-April 1832
First quarrel erupts in Bahia, Brazil. -
March-June 1832
He continues to explore the pristine rainforest and becomes spiritual. -
January 1833
Hopes to spread Christianity and is fearful of a tribe he encounters -
Summer 1833
Rides across the plains of Patagonia with Argentine cowboys. There are very few animals and he starts to learn about fossils. -
February-March 1835
He is lying of the floor of Valdivia and feels the earth move and then he travels further up the coast to the city of Concepcion -
September 1835 (and later reflections)
They reach the Galapagos and evolution theories further. -
November-December 1835
While hiking in the volcanic mountains of Tahiti, he is struck by the religious zeal of his guide. -
January 1836
In Sydney, Australia he is struck about how different marsipouls in Europe are. -
October 1836
He is thrilled to see the end of his voyage. -
August 1835
In Lima, Peru he catches up on his letters and writes about marital life and his child.