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.