Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca

Alvar's Voyage

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

April 12, 1528



So far this expedition has not been going as planned. As my crew departed from Cuba today, a hurricane hit, making the waters of the Atlantic roaring and out of control. It wrecked our ship, leaving us abandoned in the Southwest. Now we’re taking a break to recompose ourselves from this tragedy. Currently, we are on the coast of Florida. There are Natives here who are mistreating my companions. Most of people were are ill and died from starvation, diseases and from abuse from the Natives. They took advantage of my crew, enslaving them, when I still need them to continue on with my expedition. Just a few days ago I had all of my people and now I am left with four in the end. Myself, Dorantes, Castillo, and Esteban. We started walking so that we could get away from the Natives before they took advantage of the rest of us. It looks as if there is a long way ahead but we will do whatever it takes.

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