Okay, guys, so today I’m gonna share my little adventure tracing Jessica Watson’s route around the world. It’s not like I hopped on a boat or anything, more like a digital deep dive, you know?
First things first, I grabbed a map. Just a regular online one, nothing fancy. I needed a visual, something to get my bearings. Then, I started digging for info on Jessica’s actual path. Where did she start? Where did she go? It was all a bit overwhelming at first, lots of sailing jargon I didn’t quite get.
Tracking the Journey
I spent a good few hours, honestly, just reading articles and blog posts about her trip. I found some really cool interactive maps that others had made, showing her progress day by day. That was super helpful, ’cause I could really see the scale of what she did. Seriously impressive stuff.
- I made a list of all the major points she hit – you know, like Sydney (obviously!), Cape Horn, the Cape of Good Hope.
- Then I tried to plot them on my own map, just to get a feel for the distances involved. It’s one thing to read about it, another to actually see it, even if it’s just on a screen.
- I focused on specific parts of the journey, marking the begining and end of each step.
I got a little sidetracked a few times, reading about the storms she faced, the equipment she used, the whole solo sailing thing. It’s mind-blowing, really. I can barely parallel park, let alone sail around the world alone!
By the end of it, I had a pretty good understanding of her route. Not perfect, of course, but I could follow along and picture her out there on the ocean. It definitely gave me a whole new appreciation for what she accomplished. I finished my exploration full of amazement, even though my trip was virtual I can understand better all the difficulties of such a challenge!
It was a fun little project, something different to do on a rainy afternoon. Maybe one day I’ll actually learn to sail… but for now, I’m happy with my virtual adventures!
