Tierra!

Tierra is what was shouted by the lookout when land was spotted on Columbus' voyage...

School excursion to the Atlantic Ocean and Huelva!!

We went down to the Atlantic Ocean!! I can now say that I've touched the Mediterranean Sea, Pacific Ocean, and both sides of the Atlantic Ocean!

Last Friday we went to Huelva to visit La Rabida. La Rabida is a monestary where Christopher Columbus stayed while waiting for funding. He went there after being rejected by the King and Queen of both Portugal and Spain to convince one of the Monks that his theories on the Earth and sea travel were legitimate. This monk, who I have forgotten the name of, was well connected to Queen Isabel so it was imperative that he had his support.

This is a replica of the Santa Maria! They had to-scale replicas of the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria. Unfortunately, we didn't get to go on the ships because the weather was horrible. :( sad day
This is a table that was there in the Monestary when Columbus was there. Columbus touched this table and so have I!! :)

This is the room where Columbus met with the monk. It was a tiny room with no frills, however, the significance of this room is incredible. Kudos, Columbus for stumbling upon America!

This is the well and the exact location where Columbus took sail (obviously the water has receded)!

This is the well where Columbus drew the last batch of fresh water before his voyage to the new world.

Awesome trip...minus the monsoon type weather. :)