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Plymouth, England
Charles Darwin boards the HMS Beagle as the captain's assistant and immediately is confronted by seasickness. -
Cape Verde Islands
Darwin then beings to write about the different countries he visited and will visit. -
Crossing the Equator
Due to the heat of passing the equator, the passengers of the HMS Beagle are shaved. -
Salvador, Brazil
Darwin experiences for the first time the vibrant colors and variety of the Brazilian vegetation. -
Punta Alta, Argentina
Darwin comes across many large fossils that interest him and cause him to wonder of the fossils' origins. -
Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
The captain of the HMS Beagle drops off three natives after taking them the prevous year to England. -
Falkland Islands
Darwin comes upon fossils from the Falkland Islands, which aren't in the best shape. -
Rio Negro, Argentina
Darwin and the gauchos ride horses in the land of Pampas. -
Chiloe Island, Chile
Darwin experiences a volcanic eruption and earthquake from Mount Osomo. -
Galapagos Islands
Darwin observes many of the species of the islands and notices that they are all at least a little bit alike and their strange appearances and acts. -
Sydney, Australia
Darwin enjoys the town of Sydney and observes the strange set of animals of Australia that he hasn't seen anywhere else. -
Cocos Islands
Darwin studies and marvels at the coral reefs of Cocos Islands. -
Mauritius
Darwin enjoyed the quiet of Mauritius and the green fields over black lava. -
Cape Town, South Africa
Darwin observes Table Mountain and the strong plethora of bullock wagons. -
Bahia and Pernambuco, South America
Darwin discovers many fascinating animals, but is distracted because of his homesickness. -
Falmouth, England
Darwin is home again