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At age 22, Darwin boards the HMS Beagle
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In January, this is where it first dawned on him to write a book
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In February, the Beagle crossed the equator, and Darwin was shaved.
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In February, the Beagle reaches Brazil, and Darwin explores the vast rainforests. Needless to say, he is tickled pink
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In September, Darwin finds several large fossils and wonders over their size.
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In December, Captain FitzRoy returns three natives he had taken previously and attempts to begin a Christian Mission that crashed.
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In March, they reached the Falkland Islands. Though the Falkland Islands appear to be desolate, Darwin quickly realizes that fossils can be found here.
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In August, Darwin and the rest of the crew reach Rio Negro, and Darwin explores the Pampas (fertile areas) with 'gauchos' (the locals). He seems to enjoy it.
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Darwin witnesses a volcanic eruption and an earthquake at Chile, and seeing the aftermath shook him.
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This is where Darwin's fame is centered. He writes about many unique organisms such as the Galapagos Tortoise, Galapagos Marine Iguana, Blue-Footed Boobies, and especially the Finches. The way their beaks varied from island to island fascinated him, and he took several specimens.
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In January, Darwin marvels at the complete different set of mammals in Australia.
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In May, the Beagle reaches Mauritius. Darwin observes the uncultivated fields and coarse grass and bushes.
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In April, the Beagle reached Cocos Islands where Darwin studies the coral reefs growing around the islands to test one of his theories/
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The Journey is almost done. As Darwin visits here, he comments on the number of bullock wagons.
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On their last trip to South America in August, Darwin discovers even more organisms to put in his specimen book. But, he is homesick.
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The Beagle has completed her journey, and has reached home. It was a long journey, especially with 74 people in close quarters, but they all made it.
