Gyeong Eun Y.

French Explorer, Claimed Canada for France

[Gyeong Eun Y. @186Cartier]

That is pretty much it of my second journey to the Newfoundland! Thank you all for this wonderful trip. Hope to go back in a few years! Au revoir✌️

[Gyeong Eun Y. @186Cartier]

Although the Iroquois culture didn't impact much of ours, I think that we've impacted some of theirs. Well, first of all, we claimed some of their land. We also brought a deadly disease that claimed many lives, scurvy. Luckily, they found a cure.

[Gyeong Eun Y. @186Cartier]

Well, I don't think that the Iroquois culture changed much of ours, but I guess we could say that we learned a method to cure scurvy after being exposed to extreme weathers.

[Gyeong Eun Y. @186Cartier]

Surprisingly, I learned quite a lot. Definitely more than my previous trip to the Newfoundland. I learned about the Iroquois environment, more about the lands surrounding theirs, their medicine, and the weather. Oh, and did I mention? We claimed some of the land for France!

[Gyeong Eun Y. @186Cartier]

My crew and I are so glad to be back. Although I did not find any gold, spices, or a passage to Asia, I hope King Francis I will be pleased to hear about what Chief Donnacona has to say. Isn't this some sort of accomplishment? I doubt it's true, but better something than nothing.

[Gyeong Eun Y. @186Cartier]

I have finally ended my second voyage! That was a long time! From 1535 to 1356. Who knew I'd be there for so long?

[Gyeong Eun Y. @186Cartier]

May 1536
I can't believe it has already been one year since we've sailed here! The crew is so happy we're going back to France!

[Gyeong Eun Y. @186Cartier]

Okayyy, so I ended up kidnapping the Chief, his sons, and a few other natives. We're finally headed home!

[Gyeong Eun Y. @186Cartier]

Bad news: He said NO
Well, I didn't believe anyway, but I guess the only way to solve this problem is by kidnapping him

[Gyeong Eun Y. @186Cartier]

So you know, everything was going great, but then, guess WHAT?! The Chief told me that there was this area, filled with riches, gold, and spices. I asked him to go with me, back home to tell our King, who wanted me to find paradise.

[Gyeong Eun Y. @186Cartier]

Chief Donnacona has something to tell me... I wonder what it is...

[Gyeong Eun Y. @186Cartier]

Here's the secret recipe. It was tea made from the leaves of white cedar tree, I believe. Through this, it cured the natives, my crew, and the relationship between us! #yay

[Gyeong Eun Y. @186Cartier]

Thank the Lord ❤️
The cure for scurvy has been found! The story goes: I was surprised to see the Chief's son doing just fine after a few days of struggling with scurvy. So I pleaded for help and Chief Donnacona agreed to let his son tell me. #relieved

[Gyeong Eun Y. @186Cartier]

Oh this is just greaatt... we've been blamed by the Iroquois about scurvy. It's already December and 50 natives had died! My crew is also suffering terribly from this disease. We're running out of supplies the cold and scurvy are destroying this trip!

[Gyeong Eun Y. @186Cartier]

I tried to make it back before the cold froze the ocean. But we only made it up to Stadacona and I think we're going to have to spend the whole winter here. For some reason, the Chief got really angry. I don't think our friendship will last long enough. Also, scurvy :( #Help

[Gyeong Eun Y. @186Cartier]

I climbed Mount Réal today! The view was great, but unfortunately, winter has arrived in the Newfoundland... It's starting to get realllll cold #freezing

[Gyeong Eun Y. @186Cartier]

After I've met with the natives living in this area, a feast was arranged. Of course, we traded some gifts. I noticed that they were willing to accept our religion, Christianity. I might as well try to convert some of them.

[Gyeong Eun Y. @186Cartier]

October 2, 1535
Our ships finally arrived to Hochelaga! Well, we landed on an island that seemed to match the descriptions given by Chief Donnacona's sons. I found several plants here; corn and tobacco.

[Gyeong Eun Y. @186Cartier]

Like my last journey, I find the Iroquois friendly. Thankfully, they gave me descriptions of Hochelaga which gave me a brief impression.

[Gyeong Eun Y. @186Cartier]

Okay, with one of the Chief's son translating, I asked about Hochelaga, but the Chief told me that his sons will not be allowed to guide me unless I left a few men as hostages. The Shamans warned me that there were 'devils', however I continued on without the help of any natives.