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MARCH 2, 1535 – About a week ago, we spoke about the departure of Berlanga’s vessel from Panama and its goal to reach Puerto Viejo in Peru with news from the King of Spain, Carlos V. It’s important to remember that the vessel, the crew, and the overall equipment onboard were never properly geared towards the open seas.
FEB 23, 1535 – On a day like today, back in 1535, a small vessel set sail from Panama to Puerto Viejo, Peru. It was commandeered by a Spanish Bishop by the name of Tomas de Berlanga and he carried with him a message from the Crown that was to be delivered promptly to the Pizarro brothers who were busy leading the conquest of South America.
It is with great excitement that Yacht Isabela II wants to share with you a Canadian initiative we have developed with our Marketing & PR Team here at Metropolitan Touring. I’m sure you are familiar with Francisco “Pancho” Dousdebes, Galapagos Product Manager who formerly visited various Canadian media platforms while he was in charge of the Canadian market.
It’s not very often that we can share a place or experience with a historic figure from the past. There is an inexplicable feeling that wakes inside us when we get to touch what they touched, or walked where they walked. It’s almost like being transported back to a time when the world was just beginning to be inhabited, built, discovered, or drawn.
The Voyage of the HMS Beagle was probably one of the most interesting and unique marine voyages ever accomplished. Not only the fact that Charles Darwin was on board made it unique, but these sea farers were in their mere mid-twenties and got so much accomplished.
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