July 5, 1374 C.E.- Traveler’s Log

I have just been informed that by Battuta that today is July the 5th, so I was unconscious for two days. I join Nicky and Ibn battuta in the grandiose dining hall for a Srivijaya feast.

I am puzzled, first these people attack Nicky and I and now we are exalted as heroes?!!! The great Srivijaya leader, Haji Hia-Tche enters the room. He praises us like all of the other people, what is the meaning of this,I am confused. Ibn translates their message as saying that the hostile people we encounter were Srivijayan fugitives, undermining authority and committing various crimes, such as robbery, slaughter, and vandalism. We killed off these criminals who have been hunted for weeks now by the authorities and are recognized as heroes of this land. I am astounded by these happenings while my friend Nicky, feasts upon the various foods of the Srivijaya. I myself am hungry from this turn of events and cannot resist the wonderful aroma of the smoked boar. We will remain here until my shoulder heals, and train with Ibn battuta for our continuing journey. Ibn informs me that my shoulder should be healed by two weeks. I can wait, I can wait.

The weeks progress as my shoulder heals and we exchange thoughts, ideas and religious perspectives throughout the Great temple. The Srivijaya Are extremely hospitable and within two weeks, Nicky, Ibn, and i are crossing the Island of java once more back to the port of palembang. However, we stop and purchase many goods since the Srivijayas were so pleased by our presence, that we were awarded with many jewels, gold coins, and other precious items.We will never run out of currency any time soon now.

Nicky, Ibn ,and myself have now boarded a ship to the chinese port of Guangzhou. Nicky uses his astronomical compass to navigate the waters in assistance to the captain. The three of us bring various fruits with us and feast upon them as a snack. We enjoy such tangy flavor so we decide to save some for later, as well. I cannot comprehend why other sailors fall victim to a new form of seasickness. It is unlike any other form i have seen. I wonder why the others suffer this new disease and the three of us do not.  The others do not like to eat fruit. Well, their loss.