Beck & Beck - August 2020

Beck & Beck - August 2020

August 2020

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Sailing Your Own Seas One of the Most Infamous Adventures in History

As we leave July and enter August, there isn’t a particular holiday that catches our attention. But that’s not to say there isn’t anything happening. This month marks the anniversary of an well-known adventure that took place over 500 years ago. On Aug. 3, 1492, Christopher Columbus set off with three ships, the Niña, the Pinata, and the Santa Maria, on a journey to a new world, leaving the Spanish port of Palos behind with nothing but the open seas ahead. He hoped to find a sailable sea route that would lead to Asia and create more opportunities for trade. However, as we all know, this journey led Columbus to the lands of the Americas, previously unexplored by Europeans, aside from the Vikings’ expeditions in the 10th century. On Oct. 12, some two months after departing, Columbus and his crew spotted an island of the Bahamas. When he returned home, the Spanish court gave him the highest honors possible. While he wasn’t the person who discovered the NewWorld, especially since millions of Native Americans already called it home, he was the first European to explore it in nearly 500 years. He died in Spain 14 years after that first voyage with no true idea of what he had accomplished. Columbus opened the way to European exploration of the Americas and helped ensure Spain’s future as one of the most powerful nations of that time.

Although Columbus wasn’t the first person to explore the Americas, sailing successfully across the Atlantic Ocean four times was an important accomplishment that took determination. In Columbus’ time, it was practically impossible to get to Asia from Europe on land due to the treacherous traveling conditions of the original route. It was a long road, and travelers were often attacked by marauders or armies. After loading his three ships with a total of 86 men, he sailed on open ocean for two months before reaching his unintentional destination.

faced with the same daunting task of sailing across the world, plenty of people today face unknown adventures each day. Maybe you’re getting ready to take a road trip across the country or visit a new continent for the first time. Or perhaps your adventure is something as simple as starting a new job or going on a first date. Each of these gives us a chance to open doors and have new experiences. All it takes is a little courage to set off sailing our own seas. I challenge you to have an adventure, even if it is as simple as floating down one of Missouri’s renowned clear-water rivers in the Ozarks. I’ve done that many times, and I can tell you, every time I’m awed by Missouri’s natural beauty. I’m never let down by the adventure of the day, either. Adventures keep our minds growing and our spirits alive, so grab a friend and go have yourself one.

Embarking on an unknown journey takes quite a bit of courage. While you may not be

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