Leaving Home Behind
May 30, 2007
Today is the day that I depart on my 4 1/2 month voyage to The New World. I have two main emotions inside me this day. Pure excitement and wonder of what I will encounter along with grief at leaving my home behind after just returning to it. I am hoping that the voyage will past by quickly and without incident.
But I know deep down inside that that will not be the case. This trip will be long and boring for a adventurous heart like mine, and the path is as long as the sea is wide so we are bound to run into some sort of trouble along the way. I will try and write as often as I can so until next time,
John Smith.
Hello John Smith I have a few questions for you. What stuff did you take when you went on your trips that were that long? Also what did you do on the trips for fun? What did you eat on the trip?
The only personal belongings that came with me on that trip were my compass, a few books to pass the time and some other necessities. We ate trail rations and a thing called “Sea Water Slump” by the sailors.