In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue

While learning about Christopher Columbus' first voyage across the Atlantic, we talked about how the crew must have felt out in the middle of the ocean. They hadn't seen land in a month. I asked my kids if they would have been scared on such an adventure. Zack piped up right away and said, "I would never be afraid. I would just bring some arm floaties!"

Ben loved hearing about the horses that came on the second voyage. Luke thought it was awesome that Columbus had a few criminals on board. He said that he would hire a murderer too... because you might need someone to kill any pirates they encountered on their trip. (Treasure Island has had a big effect on the way Luke thinks nowadays.) Little did we know, Columbus himself was a pirate!

I love reading about his determination to change the world. He waited 6 years to get the finances to sail. I want my boys to grow up with the desire to do something they are passionate about... and I secretly hope that whatever they decide to do makes us all filthy rich!