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April-August 1831
Darwin plans his trip to the Canary Islands. -
Late August 1831
Darwin gets a letter saying that his mentor has recommended him for a 2 year voyage. -
December 27, 1831
The Beagle sets off for its 2 year voyage and Darwin immediately gets seasick. -
January 1832
Darwin begins to explore the volcanic island of St.Jago. -
February-April 1832
Darwin gets along with FitzRoy but the captain has a "hot coffee" attitude. -
January 1833
Darwin fears for his life camping near a Fuegian Village because he considers the people to be savages. -
March-June 1832
Darwin continues to explore the rainforest and is amazed. -
Summer 1833
Darwin rides across the plains of Patagonia with Argentine cowboys. -
February-March 1835
Darwin is in a forest in Valdivia on the coast of Chile and feels an earthquake. -
August 1835
In Lima,Peru Darwin reads a letter from his close friend/cousin and he realizes that he is 4 years into his voyage. -
September !835
Captan FitzRoy and Darwin are grim at their first impressions of the Galapagos Islands. -
November-December 1835
In the volcanic mountains of Tahiti Darwin is struck by the religious zeal of his guide. -
January 1836
In west Sydney, Australia Darwin is struck how different the marsupials are. -
October 1836
Darwin is thrilled to end his 5 year voyage.