Last week was a week of field trips (including the dentist.) We were able to go down to the coast and see an exact replica of Christopher Columbus' Nina and Pinta. It was pretty cool. And very small. The guide told us about how the ship was made just exactly as it was done in the 1400s. And a little bit about how life might of been aboard the ships.
The current ships were not made with any type of machinery. One ship had left Spain with 12 anchors but because it took over 4 hours (or something like that) to raise up the anchor they returned with only 1. Many times, because of enemies or bad weather, they would have to "cut and run." (I love hearing the history behind many of the phrases I use nowadays.)
The crew would sleep on deck. One time they landed on an island and they noticed the natives using hammocks so then brought hammocks aboard to help with the sleeping arrangements. Down below, where the animals used to be kept is where the crew now sleeps. They have a few modern conveniences. They travel all over the United States showcasing the boats. One man has been on board for 5 years.
The kids thought it was pretty cool, but very small given how many men traveled on them. Little Mama just got through reading about Christopher Columbus so that was cool.
Then, because we were on the coast, we had a special treat, we had a picnic lunch at the beach. It was a little cool and a little windy, but it was sunny and the kids didn't seem to mind. Most of the kids put their feet in the water. Some even got totally wet. Ahh to be a kid again. I am sure I didn't even take off my shoes.
Next up our field trip to a local state park garden which was arrayed in its beautiful spring time colors . . .
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