Journal #12

       Sadly, I couldn't achieve my goal, I discovered/ claimed land in North America under the name of England. It was a great experience for me to glide through the ocean for months, and was the first person to set a food on Canada. Though, it might not be a big accomplishment, it was for me. I really hope that I could help the future people with my journey. 

Journal #11

  We had hardships while we were going back to England. Though we collected many foods, we didn't have enough and my crews began to starve so badly. We were into lack of food.  Our drinking waters too. They were not fresh at all. I thought we'll all die due to dehydration but that did not happen. However, few of my crews passes away from deadly insects and scurvy. Even though I was the leader on the ship, I couldn't help any of my buddies. We didn't have much useful things at the end. The weathers were turning harsh too. We suffered so much just to get back to England.

       Though I didn't bring back any goods, we were able to map out the first details of the North American Coast. I also named the place, "Newfoundland" under the name of England.

Journal #10

 
    As we stopped by the Island, we starting chilling. Since we were almost out of we gathered food. Firstly, we noticed how full the ocean was of beautiful fish. He lowered the basket and filled them with fish. I wasn't expecting to do fishing, so i had fun. The best thing about it was, it saved us from lack of food. 

       We also got down to the shore and went a bit inside the gigantic forest. I heard lots of beautiful animals crying as well as leaves swinging from one side to another. I have never been in such a natural place. It was fantastic! While walking around, we found some evidences of Indians, which probably were the Beothuk Indians. We didn't actually meet them but found many useful things which may have belonged to them. Therefore, we gathered those items such as beans, fruits, vegetables and clothes without any permission.   It is a shame to say this...  but before the Indians were coming back, we gathered all of the things together, we just went straight to our ships since we got  frightened. We spent many days on the Island and we decided to claim about this place to King Henry. So we went back to England.                             Beothuk Indians

Journal #9

        The voyage went very smooth but busy on the ship. All of us had a role such as to check where our location was by using technologies that we brought. Though we were busy, we were having a fun time too. Everyone couldn't wait to see a new world! We ate together, drank together, and slept together! We became really close to each other and worked very hard every day. We were not caught in the storm, just a bit of rain. Other than that, it was sunny!

     As we were sailing towards our point, we ran into an island off the coast of North America. We didn't know what the Island was called right away but our mouths were widely opened with surprise. We decided to explore the Island for a few days. 

Journal #8

     I soon got ready with my stuffs to explore the world with my son and crews! Though it took me time and gave me hard times, I don't regret about it at all.

However, I feel bad to my wife due to moving and me not concentrating on my job. But she didn't complain about it. She supported me every time I failed. I really appreciate about her kindness. I have the best wife in the world!! 

  

    Finally on May 2, I left Bristol with my crews hoping to discover new routes and to come back with good news! 

    This journal is going to be shorter than the others since i cant remember how i felt during these times than been excited. 

   

Journal #7

        I received a ship with a small vessel with 3 masts and were able to carry objects until 50 tons. I named it, the Mattew. I was also given an opportunity to sail with about 18 men, including a crew of Bristol seamen, two Bristol merchants, a Burgundian and a Genoese barber. I couldn't wait to go on a voyage! My crew and 

I also got ready with some technologies too such as Astrolabes (calculating latitudes), maps ( to know where we are), compasses ( enabled sea men to find their bearing in the fog), Cross-staffs ( used to measure the angle of the Sun  or a star above the horizon), Nocturnal and Quadrants (Measuring and timekeeping instrument), Hour glass, minute glass, Sun-dial and Almanacs ( which forecast where the sun, moon, planets are going to be).  I guess I'm ready now!!!

Journal #6

       In 1490's my family and I moved to Bristol in England. Since they rejected me, it was a perfect place to concentrate on my work such as trading. However, I was still dreaming about traveling. I couldn't give up. Therefore, I decided to give a last shot. As I really respected Christopher Columbus and his expeditions, I decided to ask the English Tudor King Henry VII and discover things under the name of England like how Columbus had done for Spain. 

        In 1496, a miracle occurred... King Henry VII had granted me the right to discover places under the England Flag!! It was the most exciting moments I have had. My new real life had started from this time on-wards. 

Journal #5

       Though I wanted to travel the world with my son like Christopher Columbus, I didn't have any power to do that. I needed people's help. My ambition to travel was so huge that I couldn't give up! I made my first step by asking king John II of Portugal and King Ferdinand of Spain about funding me. I begged them so much and told that I will promise to discover new places and bring goods. However, they didn't give an ear to listen. They both refused to help me. I didn't know what to do... I was so upset I couldn't do anything. I didn't know whether I should tell Sebastiano about it. I thought my dream was coming to an end. The only thing I could do was praying to God. 

                                           

Journal #4

~ ABOUT HOW I GOT MOTIVATED ~

     I'm not exactly sure when i started feeling like I want to explore the world but i know the reason very well. During this time, there were two explorers who traveled and discovered new things around the world. This was one of the major events that happened. Including myself, a lot of people respected them. The two people, Bartolomeu Dias and Christopher Columbus were impressing many people. When i heard the news about them, it just fired up my ambitions of traveling!!! Especially, Christopher Columbus. Though he found a route to Asia, I believed that there was a shorter way to reach Asia than him. As a result, my goal was to prove that there a quicker way to Asia than Christopher Columbus!!! Though, i still didn't have any supporters to fund my voyage, I was totally excited about. One of my brave son, Sebastiano had some interest of having traveling too. Knowing this,  I decided to go on a voyage with him and discover new things together. 

Journal #3

~ ABOUT MY LOVING FAMILY ~

So... the miracle that happened in 1474. I married a gorgeous, Venetian lady named Mattea. She was like a perfect type of the virtuous woman whom every man would dream of winning her life.  I had fallen madly in love with her!!! I still can't believe she accepted my propose.  I've married her more than 10 years now, but i love my wife even more than I did. I'm sure that it was the highest prize that i received.  After living in Venice for 15 years, I obtained Venetian citizenship was naturalized in 1476.  Because I got married, I needed to make money so that my wife and I could live. So, I engaged in a naval career, map making and  also undertook construction work. 

Don't be amazed but, in my early 1480's, I became a father!!! The dream that i was dreaming for had finally come true. I was blessed with three, happy sons named Sancto, Ludovico and lastly but not least, Sebastiano. I only had good things happened through my life. I guess it was because of God. My family believed in Him and I loved him so much too. He blessed our whole family. I can't do anything else than thanking Him. 

Journal #2

     

            After spending 11 years in Genoa, I moved to Venice with my parents, which was somehow the busiest place in Italy. My father as usual continued his job trading. Since I didn't go to school, I helped my father with the business. Though I had a tiny feeling about wanting to go to school, I didn't care about it because of my dad. He learnt some things from him that the school will never teach us too.  I enjoyed learning about cartography, navigation, astronomy, mathematics and about seamanship. It was the best experience i have ever had!!I didn't regret about not going to school. The place, Venice was an excellent place to learn new things too. I also gained some knowledge on languages too since my father was a trading merchant and had many connections with the Europeans. My life was going really great. I was very satisfied with it. However, more miracles happened to me... 

    

    

Journal #1

     

          ~ Journal about my life ~ 

  I realized that i should write a journal so that in later world, people can know who I am and what i did for the world.

       Let’s start off with my basic information. 

       My “real” name is Giovanni Cabot though I am commonly known as John Cabot throughout the world. I was born in Genoa, Italy in 1450.  My surname ‘Cabot’ means “a coastal seaman” which was quite a common name given to sailors or navigators. My original nationality is Genovese but later on-wards I become a Venetian.  My religion is Roman Catholic. However, though I didn't have any siblings, I never felt lonely because my parents were always there with me. My childhood days in Genoa were memorable. 

  I forgot to mention this, but I am the son of a spice merchant, Guilo Cabot who I don’t think you may not know. I am glad that i have a father like him. He used to shout at me when I didn't follow his instructions but he also gave me kindness and so much love. One of my dreams were to become like my father, Guilo Cabot. My mother, Patricia Morgan Cabot had a charming face and personality. She took care of me and developed me to a better person. I am happy about both my parents.