October 1，1492

This is killing me！Where is land？We have sailed for days and days，and there has been no sight of land.We have had clear skies and steady winds，but my crew is angry and fighting.There is even talk of turning back.The crew has even threatened to push me overboard and sail back to Spain.I am not letting that happen.I have gone too far to turn back now.

Land must be near，I know.Crewmen have spotted branches in the waters and birds that could not possibly go very far from land.From these signs I am sure land is near.