Patton+Journal

Castaway Journal template · Each team member will keep a journal (8 1/2 by 11 piece of paper) of the castaway adventure to turn in when finished. · The journal must be in first person form and in character, invent yourself (be a doctor, fireman, professional gambler, shower curtain salesperson, **use your imagination!**) Include a mini-biography of your character. **(required)**

Learning Advice
 * 1) Have fun!
 * 2) Write down things you have observed that you find interesting.
 * 3) Also write down questions or comments you have about the experience.
 * 4) Take notice of everything around you, in the pictures, and on the website links to piece everything together.
 * 5) Try to identify food, land formations and other things by looking them up in your textbook, and online.
 * 6) Refer back to the **Task** page to ensure you complete all of the assignment.

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4-14 I am a con man. My name isn't important, because, as of what seems to be three days ago, I have lost my civilized identity. I only know where on this island I live, but not where the island itself is located. I think it is roughly near the Philippine Islands because of the practices of the native population I have, luckily, observed in secret. I have managed to salvage this empty journal from the plane crash, but I dont know how long it, or this pen, will last.

4-16 I have managed to create shelter within a thick grove of trees, and I am thankful for that, but I haven't eaten in days. Fortunately enough, this humid climate produces much water from the rains that soak the mountains. There should be avocadoes or pineapples or something around this place, but I have yet to find them. I feel completely alone, except for the presence of the natives, but I have yet to find if they are hostile.

4-18 Last night, as I was sleeping, the natives captured me and brought me to their village. There are what resemble Hawaiian tikis around the village: what seems to be physical manestations or representations of their "gods". I don't think they are hostile mainly because of the fact that they haven't killed me yet, and they have fed me generously. I will try to communicate through simple sign language and I may be able to convince these people to continue helping me...

4-20 I found a lighter near the plane wreck, and have proven through the spontaneous creation of fire that I am a "god" in their eyes. They are now letting me live near what I believe is a shaman or medicine man at the top of one of their mountains.

4-25 I finally saw a plane flying over the island and, because I was at the top of the mountain, the large fire I made was easily visible, and it landed on the beach. I gave the people the lighter, and they sent me off with gifts of fruit, carvings, and native clothing. I am very glad, yet somehow hesitant to be leaving this place after my surprisingly short eleven day experience. On the way back to civilization, I can only think about whether or not I will visit again, but time will tell.