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Mar 4, 1542
Set sail for sea
Today we begin our voyage from Spain to Asia. We are headed there to get luxurious items such a rare spices, silk, and also gems. We plan to bring back these items and make profit so that we can maintain a healthy lifestyle for our familes. -
Mar 22, 1542
Our first supply stop
about 18 days after our departure, we had realized that we forgot something valuable. So we stopped by the port of Italy. We didn't pack the rice. Since it takes a while to spoil, we got 100 lbs of rice and hopefully that will help us for a while. -
Apr 11, 1542
Advancements toward our goal
We have just now sailed by the Southern tip of Africa. Our supplies are looking low, but we have plenty of water. -
Apr 15, 1542
Attacked!
We were sailing across the South Western coast of Africa, when we slowed to make a stop. We were about to dock our boat, when African tribal warriors stormed the ship. We fought them off with our muskets. After some combat, we lost a few sailors but we pushed through. -
May 7, 1542
Hospitality pit stop
In Northern Africa, we stopped by the port of Rabat. A few of our sailors have come down with typhoid. They needed immediate attention, so we stopped by the nearest port. Luckily, they broke through the disease. -
May 19, 1542
Minor problems
During our venture across the West coast of Africa, natives shot a hole or two into a sail of our caravel. But luckily, a caravel has 3 sails to it so it didn't affect our traveling that much. But we will get in replaced in no time. -
Jul 10, 1542
Disease spreading
A tragedy has been brought to our fleet. The flu has been spreading thrugh my men life a wildfire. We had no other choice but to stop at the nearest port for some medication. Hopefully this will eradicate the virus. -
Aug 14, 1542
our last stop
We had decided to make one last stop before we made our arrival to Asia. We sold some extra supplies that are un-needed so that we could buy more of our treasures. This trip has been a bear to deal with but it will be all the riches -
Aug 29, 1542
Meet foreigns from India
We are edging closer and closer to reaching Asia, as we have just reached India. We met kind foreigners and they donated us some food rations to help us along the last chapter of our journey. -
Oct 18, 1542
The eagle has landed
We have finally finishes our 6 month journey from Spain to Asia. Although the targeted goods are cheap here, back at home we will be able to sell them for really good profit.
