Acantilados

The Voyage of 3 Years

By RDKelley
  • Period: Sep 20, 1519 to Sep 6, 1522

    Life at Sea

  • Sep 23, 1519

    First day at sea

    We started our voyage yesterday I believe. I would have written something sooner, but alas Captain Magellan is working us hard. I haven't slept since we started this dreadful journey. I'm not the only Spaniard who loathes the old man. For now I must bid adieu and finally rest.
  • Mar 31, 1520

    Beautiful

    Beautiful
    This place is beautiful! Sadly my fellow crew members are talking about something...I hope nothing bad has happened...
  • Apr 5, 1520

    Second day at sea

    I've been thrown in the brig. There was a mutiney not long ago. I believe I will call it the Easter Mutiney. I wasn't involved so I was not executed but I didn't stop my fellow crew members. I don't know how long I will be in here for. The rats are trying to steal what little grub I have ergo I must stop them so I don't die of starvation. Although I am beginning to think that would be the best way out from under the command of the horrid Captain Magellan.
  • Apr 16, 1521

    THE SHIPS ARE HUGE

    THE SHIPS ARE HUGE
    The ships in China are HUGE!!! Are ships are nothing compaired to that! Magellan is telling me to focus, but how can I with those monsters of the sea.
  • Apr 18, 1521

    Spices

    Spices
    The spices we bought in China are amazing! We must leave this beautiful place and it breaks my heart...
  • Apr 27, 1521

    Third day at sea

    MAGELLAN IS DEAD! Magellan died today that idiot thought we, the crew he treated like cattle, would help him fight savage natives. What a buffoon. Now the crew, or at leat what's left of us, is free from Ferdinand Magellan.
  • Apr 27, 1521

    Megellan goes into battle

    Megellan goes into battle
    We landed on the Mactan island and began a battle...GO NATIVES!
  • May 10, 1522

    Cape of Good Hope

    Cape of Good Hope
    A name that suits the feelings of my crew. We all hope for the best as we travel home.
  • May 15, 1522

    Fourth day at Sea

    We have one ship remaining. The Victoria. Few of us are left maybe 30 at most. We are praying we will make it home, all of us, we've lost too many men already.
  • Sep 6, 1522

    HOME!

    I'm home at last! I never thought I would miss the aroma of Spain so much. It has been just short of three years since I left my beloved Spain. Now I must hide my journal. No one shall ever know of my assistance in the death of Captain Magellan.