March 15，1493

We sailed back across the Ocean Sea.Despite terrible storms，my navigation skills have brought us back to Spain.I have received a letter from the king and queen.They have named me Admiral of the Ocean Sea and the governor of all of the islands that I discovered.News of my discoveries has traveled across Europe.My voyage is known by all，and I am a hero！I would like to see the look on King John of Portugal’s face！I bet he regrets not paying for my voyage now.I am anxious to return to the land that I discovered because I still have not found the gold that I know is there.