Juan Rodriguez C
The reputation of California as being a place to "jettison assumptions and try different things" appears to have originated from its earliest days. By reflecting on the individual who discovered San Diego, we see stamina, determination, and the desire to "continue on," "find success," and to maximize opportunities to their fullest. Back in the 1540s there was a Portuguese explorer and soldier by the name of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo (?-1543). He was known as "a skilled mariner and navigator." Today, Cabrillo famous for being the man who "discovered San Diego Bay" on September 28, 1542. Within the definition of The California Dream, lay opportunities for success, however, there are many ingredients that factor into achieving this Dream. Being willing to accept opportunities, challenges, and ideas (such as Cabrillo accepted when given the command to explore the northwestern most part of Mexico ), the utilization of man-made and natural resources, and time and location, are just a few of the elements that are essential in defining the California Dream. The combination of these ingredients along with the determination for success and lack of fear-of-failure, can sometimes make The Dream-reality.
With two home-built caravels, neither of which were more than 100 feet long, Cabrillo's voyage continued, sailing dead to windward , up an unknown coast. "Light winds and heavy winds, rainstorms and changes of weather followed the sailors on their somewhat primitive ships . . . somehow that voyage was destined for history." From time to time they would anchor sending the ships' boats ashore with some of the crew to explore as well as replenishing their stock of water and wood. Sailing past The Village of San Miguel (St. Michael) for the Saint whose feast was celebrated on that day (September 28, 1452) -this site is known today as San Diego . Thompson, Donald A. and Nonie McKibbin. "Gulf of California Fishwatchers Guide." 1976, 48.
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Approximate Pages = 7 (250 words per page double spaced)
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