How did Lucia persuade her parents to let her go on the journey?
She wrote an emotional and promising letter.
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What did she do to be prepared for the adventure?
She made repairs to her boat, she packed the boat with supplies (food, water, tools), she planned the route.
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Who helped Lucia prepare for the journey?
Her dad helped her a lot.
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What was her first destination?
Panama
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What was her daily routine like?
having breakfast on the deck while watching the sunrise, planning her route, setting her sail, go fishing, planning for the next day, reading at night.
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What obstacles did she overcome before and during her journey?
Persuading her parents. Getting prepared. Battling a storm. Fixing her sail. Overcoming loneliness.
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What gave her strength and motivation to continue on her journey when she was feeling very lonely and discouraged?
She received a phone call from a local news anchor and she talked with her friends and realized that everybody supported her, and was very proud of her.
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What did Lucia bring as gifts to her family?
Water samples from around the world.
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What is the difference between voyage and journey?
Voyage is longer and more adventurous than a journey.
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what is an anchor?
It is a heavy object used to keep a boat in place
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What is a port?
It is a place on a coast or shore where ships can dock.
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What is a deck?
It is the floor or platform on a boat.
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what is a sail?
It is a piece of fabric used to catch the wind and move the boat.