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Vasco Da Gama By: Hailey Helterbran

Dear Journal, July,8,1497

I am proud to say that I am a a famous Portueguese explorer. I was born around 1469 in Sines,Portugal.My dad ,Estavoa, was an explorer as well.He inspired me to go on the trip of my life and I am about to set sail. We set off on July,8,1497 from Lisbon, Portugal to reach the East. All of my supplies are ready to go thanks to King Manuel l of Portugal. He has graciously given me all that I need. Including a wonderful crew and enough food to last a life time. Right now I am checking out one of the best maps I've ever made. We have just began our journey and I'm holding on tight.

Dear Journal, Nov.6,1497

It's so amazing! Right now we are traveling around the Cape of Good Hope. Unique flora surrounds this point making it look of entchantment. The crew stares at the beuatiful sight. I can't believe we're finally here after that long lonesome journey. The land is filled with different species of plants,sandstone soil, and strong winds. We are all ready for the journey to begin.

Dear Journal,Nov.7,1497

Land Ho! Today we found a great plantation near the Cape Of Good Hope. My crew and I set off to explore for just a few days before heading to India. We grabbed little supplies and started to look for unknown things. It was difficult ,but we finally found some Mauslem traders. They were nothing but trouble. We didnt get anything that we needed. That day was a total loss.

Dear Journal,Dec.25,1497

Today we reached the coast of Natal. This area has a lot of bottlnosed dolphins. They swim gently through the waves as our boat moves foward. This has been a wonderful discovery. The coast is dancing with beuatiful hibiscuse trees. We also found many fish,sharks,gulls,and other helpful things. None of us wanted to leave ,but we pushed on.

Dear Journal, Jan.,1498

Yes! We have reached the mouth of Zambizi. It is a very large river and seems to empty out in the Indian ocean. That is exactly were we need to go. We have faced many difficulties going through narrow passages an rough water ways. Many forests are surronding this beautiful river and make it look amazing.

Dear Journal, May 20,1498

Finally, we reached are destination. The Indies and Calcutta, India are wonderful places. We gathered a few spices and were overjoyed when they heard we were getting ready to head home.

Dear Journal,Oct. 5,1498

We are officialy heading home. I have explored all that I can and cant wait to tell the good news. I have opened the trade route and have brought a few spices. The King and Queen will be pleased.

Dear Journal, Sept.,1499

We have reached home! The great news has been spread. Everyone seems interested in the Indian ocean. Although I dont have great wealth I am proud to be an explorer. I plan to go on future journeys. My explorer history has just begun. I am proud to say that I have found and opened the trade route from Europe to the Indies!

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