JOURNEY MATTERS BY KHUSHI BENIWAL

MORE THAN THE CLASS 11-C

ENGLISH HOLIDAY

DESTINATION HOMEWORK PROJECT

INDEX
1.Acknowledgement
2.What is Adventure?
3. We’re Not Afraid to Die… if We Can All Be Together Summary
4. The Adventure Summary
5. the Silk Road Summary
6. What’s more important —The journey or the destination?
7. FAMOUS TRAVELOGUES THAT HAVE BEEN WRITTEN SO FAR
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to express my special gratitude to my English teacher “Mrs. Sapna gupta”
for their able guidance and support in completing my presentation.
I would also like to extend my gratitude to the principle “Ms. Nalini Andrew” for
providing me with all the facility that was required.

Date:06/02/2024
Khushi Beniwal
11th c
WHAT IS ADVENTURE ?
An adventure is an exciting experience or undertaking that is typically bold,
sometimes risky. Adventures may be activities with danger such as traveling,
exploring, skydiving, mountain climbing, scuba diving, river rafting, or other
extreme sports. Adventures are often undertaken to create psychological arousal or in
order to achieve a greater goal, such as the pursuit of knowledge that can only be
obtained by such activities.
WE’RE NOT AFRAID TO DIE…
IF WE CAN ALL BE TOGETHER
SUMMARY
The narrator describes a particular part of his journey in the southern Indian Ocean. He
is chronological in his approach towards the narration. He and his wife Mary and their
two children, Jonathan and Suzanne, who were 6 and 7 years of age, respectively, started
their journey from Plymouth with an estimated journey of three years in July 1976. The
first part of their 1,05,000-kilometre-long journey went smoothly until they reached
Cape Town. From there, they hired two crewmen – Larry Vigil and Herb Seigler to help
them tackle the rough sea of the southern Indian Ocean.
As they sailed out of Cape Town, they started to experience gales which blew
continuously for the next few weeks. The narrator was not bothered as much about the
gales as he was about the waves. He found them to be alarmingly high – almost as high
as their main mast. By December 25th, they were 3500 kilometres east of Cape Town.
Despite the rough weather, they celebrated Christmas with joy and pomp. The rough
weather continued till the new year and resisted change further on.
 WE’RE NOT AFRAID TO DIE…
IF WE CAN ALL BE TOGETHER
SUMMARY
On the evening of 2nd January, there came an ominous silence – with no wind and a big roar,
what sounded like thunder turned out to be a big wave that wreaked havoc on the ship. The
narrator was wounded in the process, and so was Suzanne. As the ship was about to capsize,
another wave hurled her upright. The author asked his wife to handle the wheel while he went
to fix the damaged starboard to prevent water from entering the ship. This problem was
accompanied by other issues like blocked hand pumps and a short circuit in the electric pump.
The narrator and his crew spent the whole night pumping, steering and working on the radio
to issue Mayday calls. Suzanne’s injury on her head had worsened.
The next morning the water level in the ship was under control, and while looking for a leak
below the water level, the narrator found the ship’s main rib frames smashed to the keel. It
was evident that the ship would not hold together till Australia. They decided to reach Ile
Amsterdam – a small island a few hundred kilometres to the east. On January 4th, after 36
hours of pumping, the water level in the ship had come down to a few centimetres. Owing to
the severely damaged condition of the ship, they hoisted the storm jib instead of the main
mast and headed towards the island.
WE’RE NOT AFRAID TO DIE…
IF WE CAN ALL BE TOGETHER
SUMMARY
Clouds started to form around 4 p.m. in the evening again. A storm started within the next hour and
continued for the next whole day. When the narrator went to comfort his children, Jonathan asked him
if they were going to die. The narrator assured him that they could make it through the storm. To this,
Jonathan responded that they would not be scared to die alone. This response rendered the narrator
speechless. It strengthened his resolve to survive in the face of nature’s calamity.
On 6th January, the storm receded, and the wind was at ease. The narrator was working in the
chartroom trying to calculate the wind speeds, drift, currents, etc. when his daughter Suzanne came up
to him with a card she had made herself. She expressed her love for her parents in it. The narrator felt
energetic on a new level to look for a survival strategy. Around 2 p.m., he asked Larry to steer a course
of 185 degrees, hoping they found the island and went for a nap in his bunking bed.
He was awakened at 6 p.m. by Suzanne, who wanted to hug him. When he asked her why she wanted
to hug him, Suzanne informed him that he had found the island and was the world’s best daddy and
captain. They anchored offshore for the night and were welcomed by the island’s inhabitants in the
morning. As he stepped onto the island, he found himself grateful to Larry, Herbie, his wife and his
two children, who were brave in the face of danger and were not afraid to die.
CONCLUSION OF “WE’RE NOT
AFRAID TO DIE IF WE CAN
ALL BE TOGETHER”
We’re Not Afraid to Die Summary gives us some valuable morals. The words spoken
by Jonathan about staying together in the face of death inspire the narrator to do
everything to save the people on the ship. In the face of danger, staying together can
motivate us to cope with the situation bravely. Suzanne’s bravery and endurance
during the event also show the importance of maintaining a strong character in the
face of adversity. Strength in unity is an underlying theme of the story.
THE ADVENTURE SUMMARY
The tale begins with Gangadharpant Gaitonde, a history professor delving into an alternate reality in
pursuit of answers to questions that had profoundly shifted his understanding of the past and
present. H embarked on a journey to Bombay aboard the Jijamata Express, intending to research at a
library and discuss his findings with Rajendra Deshpande in Pune. Gaitonde believed Deshpande
could help him unravel his queries, although he harbored doubts about Deshpande's existence in this
new world.Upon arriving in Bombay, Gaitonde was astounded to find the flourishing headquarters
of The East India Company, an entity that, historically, should have ceased to exist after 1857. This
anomaly led him to suspect that he might have traveled to a period prior to that year. His
astonishment deepened when he discovered that his son, Vinay Gaitonde, seemingly did not exist in
this reality. Gaitonde wondered if his son had never been born at all.In his quest for understanding,
Gaitonde visited a library at the Town Hall, where he meticulously examined history books,
including his own writings. He pinpointed a divergence in history in a book detailing the Battle of
Panipat, where the Marathas emerged victorious over Abdali's army-a stark contrast to the
commonly accepted historical narrative. This altered timeline depicted a powerful Maratha rule in
Northern India, with advancements in Science and Technology, leading India to become a
democracy by the twentieth century.
THE ADVENTURE SUMMARY
During his exploration, Gaitonde accidentally pocketed a page from Bhausahebanchi
Bakhar, a book vividly describing the Battle of Panipat. This page hinted at a missed
bullet altering the course of history favor of the Marathas. Gaitonde, bewildered by
these revelations, shared his experiences with his friend Rajendra Deshpande. Rajendra
proposed that Gaitonde might have experienced a transition between parallel worlds,
triggered by his intense contemplation of the catastrophe theory and its implications on
history.Rajendra explained the concept of multiple realities, suggesting that Gaitonde
had transitioned to a different world where he witnessed the consequences of the Battle
of Panipat unfold in an unprecedente manner. According to Rajendra, these transitions
occur at specific pivotal points in the timeline, creating various divergent worlds.
Gaitonde, now enlightened about the nature of his experience, contemplated the
implications of his unique journey, planning to incorporate his findings into his
thousandth presidenti address on the reverse outcome of the Battle of Panipat.
CONCLUSION OF THE
ADVENTURE
Summary of The Adventure presents an interesting scientific theory through the
lenses of a history professor. The experience experienced by Professor Gaitonde is
bizarre and seems like wild imagination to someone who has never heard of this
theory before. This chapter is a beautiful combination of literature and science to
propagate the theory of parallel worlds to the layman reader. A person who does not
have much scientific acumen can also understand this theory through the story.
Rajendra Deshpande’s explanation of the theory through step-by-step analysis of the
event to compare it with the features of electrons in microscopic worlds
demonstrates the basics of quantum physics behind the foundation of this theory.
THE SILK ROAD SUMMARY
The author, Nick Middleton, recounts his expedition to Mount Kailash along the
Silk Road. To accomplish his Kora, he engages the services of Tsetan to drive him to
the mountain. Before departing from Lhamo, he receives a sheepskin coat as a
parting gift. Seeking companionship, he is joined by Daniel until Darchen.Tsetan
takes a southwest shortcut, claiming it as the direct route to Mount Kailash, albeit
involving high mountain passes. He assures them that the journey would be
manageable due to the absence of snow. Along the way, they encounter gazelles,
wild asses, and shepherds tending their flocks.Approaching a hill, they encounter
nomadic tents guarded by Tibetan mastiffs. As they draw closer, the dogs chase their
car. Upon entering a valley, they encounter snow-covered mountains and rivers. The
ride becomes increasingly challenging, reaching an elevation of 5210 meters.
Despite discomfort due to altitude, they press on, stopping for lunch at 2 o'clock.
THE SILK ROAD SUMMARY
In the late afternoon, they arrive at the small town of 'Hor.' The author briefly rests at
a local café while Tsetan repairs the car, and Daniel departs for Lhasa. Unimpressed
by Hor, they continue their journey. spending the night at a guest house in Darchen.
The author struggles with altitude-related issues, seeking treatment from a Tibetan
doctor and recovering after a five-day medication course.
Feeling better, he befriends another pilgrim named Norbu in Darchen, a place devoid
of pilgrims. Relieved by this companionship, the author decides to complete his
pilgrimage with Norbu. They hire yaks for their belongings, but Norbu, struggling
and laughing, admits his inability to continue due to his large size.
CONCLUTION OF SILK ROAD
Silk Road summary shows us the outcomes of resilience and faith in oneself. The
author had to face many challenges, which made him develop a negative attitude
towards his journey many times, but he stayed put and was finally able to find
someone as interested in the kora as him. Both found common grounds in their
motivation towards the pilgrimage. The author ends his travel account on a note of
positivity. He finds out that thinking positively does lead to good outcomes in life.
 WHAT’S MORE IMPORTANT —
THE JOURNEY OR THE
DESTINATION?
While the destination is important it is the journey that defines the destination,
because through the journey a person gains tolerance, wisdom, and experience.
Through the journey no matter the story a person gains experience.
FAMOUS TRAVELOGUES THAT
HAVE BEEN WRITTEN SO FAR
1. ACROSS ASIA ON CHEAP
2. A YEAR IN PROVENCE
3. IN PATAGONIA
4. THE GREAT RAILWAY BAZAAR
5. THE TRAVELS OF MARCO POLO
6. DARK STAR SAFARI
7. THE INNOCENTS ABROAD
8. A SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY THROUGH FRANCE AND ITALY