Dear Diary,
Thank god for Manuel I and the Portuguese. For without their help, I would never be able to stop pondering about whether or not what I saw was Asia or something else. I really think Cristobal Colon (Christopher Columbus) was severely mistaken. I think he either did not know, or was too stubborn to admit that the newfound land is not Asia. I hope this ship can cross this ocean as fast as the last time I went on this voyage, 24 days fast. So far, Goncalo Coelho seems like a worthy captain. first we are stopping off at Cape Verde and I can’t wait until we get there; I’ve never been there.
Now, hopefully, god is looking out for us and will protect our crew from a storm catastrophe.
Well, wish me luck.
Amerigo Vespucci
