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He is the assistant to the captain and has to endure major seasickness.
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Darwin is thoroughly excited by the beginning of the observations.
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Darwin was shaved and bathed in an awful way aboard the ship
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Darwin is "enraptured" by the glory of Brazilian rainforests. He enjoys the wildlife and exotic plants.
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Darwin is in awe of everything he sees, specifically the giant fossils.
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The captain returns three native people that he brought to England back to their native land. He also tries and fails to start a Christian mission.
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Darwin dislikes the Falkland islands, but after finding fossils that hint at earlier animals that were in abundance at one point on earth he becomes happier.
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Darwin observes the Pampas with the local people which are known as 'gauchos'. Darwin enjoys the freedom of the Gaucho lifestyle.
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While on the island of Chiloé Darwin sees Mount Osorno erupt and feels the earthquake near Valdiva.
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Many unique plants and animals found in the Galapagos Islands, but they look similar to plants and animals found on the mainland.
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When Darwin docked in Sydney Cove he was glad that he was born an Englishman. Further upon arrival, Darwin wondered why Australia's mammals were completely different than those of the rest of the world.
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Testing his atoll formation theory, Darwin examined the coral reefs growing around islands.
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Darwin enjoyed the uncultivated peacefulness of this town's north sea coast. The area was made of coarse grass and bushes grown on a field of black lava.
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Darwin notes the extensive amount of bullock wagons, and "the well known Table Mountain" which is 3,500 feet high.
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Darwin sees incredible creatures in the jungles of South America. He is very displeased with this additional stop due to his homesickness and seasickness.
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After many days out at sea, Darwin is very beyond happy to be back in England and have room to move about.