Thinking of you,

Yvonne

Hi Yvonne, How are you? Thank you for the timely post. Indeed, Christopher Columbus did cross the Atlantic Ocean to reach the "Americas" in 1492. Believe he first arrived on a Carribean island, but forgot which one. Perhaps one of our learned friends can name it. As a Canadian, I thank you for the Thanksgiving greetings as well. For me it marks the official start of "transitioning" to a winter mindset: - Putting away summer clothes, bringing out the sweaters, coats, boots, etc. - Getting set for curling season. - The final month of lawn mowing; washing and waxing the car one last time before winter sets in. - A final drive to the Laurentians (just north of Montreal) to see the vivid autumn colors. Before I forget, we should also take this occasion to give thanks to the Native Americans who helped newcomers survive in the "New World". Let us reflect on their culture and heritage, and pledge to treat everyone in the world with respect. Have a great and peaceful long weekend. Rahul aka Info-entrepreneur RM http://rahulmajumdar.blogspot.com

YVONNE;THANK YOU, MORE LIKE THE END OF SUMMER FOR US IN NORTHERN STATES.  HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND

To the New World

On August 2, 1492, Columbus set sail in search of the East Indies. The voyage was financed by Ferdinand and Isabella by making the city of Palos pay back a debt to the crown by providing two of the ships, and by getting Italian financial backing for part of the expenses. The crown had to put up very little money from the treasury.

Columbus and 90 crewmen boarded the three ships that were to make the first voyage to the New World, the Niña, Pinta, and the flagship, Santa Maria. On October 12, 1492, Columbus first saw the islands of the new world, landing in the Bahamas. Later in the month, he would sail to Cuba, and to Hispaniola (now Haiti). He thought he had reached the East Indies, the islands off Southeast Asia.

Contrary to popular belief, most educated individuals in the 15th century, and especially sailors, already knew that the earth was round. What was not realized by Columbus, however, was just how big a globe it was. Columbus seriously underestimated the size of the planet.

Columbus Day and Christopher Columbus - a History

Hi Yvonne

Thankyou for your wishes for Thanksgiving, I also wondered if it was a holiday in USA, now I know.

I hope you have a really wonderful Columbus day.

I had better go and check on the turkey!!

Carol