Perspective I

1 May 2008

Today we bitterly reflect on Hans' deal as we receive some new maps of the island in perspective to the rest of the North Sea. Here is a copy of one of them:

There is a group of islands off of the northern coast that we have not mentioned yet. These islands were also included in the deal.

Hans is still in isolation on his boat. He dares not return because of a rumor that is going round. They say that Germany, Norway, Denmark, France, and Sweden have received leaked information about our deal with the Dutchmen. Many fear that these countries will take try to colonize the island, also. Most still blame Hans for everything.
- Ian Mindrim

-- Mindrim expedition records

Split

30 March 2008

Hans has come back to the camp today, bringing the first political map of the island. Here is a copy:

You can see why we are all outraged. When he told us he had given the peninsula, we though he meant the small one, not the entire southwest section of the island. He also threw in the southeast islands as a deal sweetener - totally unnecessary. Nearly everyone is about the revolt, and Hans had to hide away on his boat to escape being mobbed. Another concern this brings up is the the threat of other nations being encouraged to colonize the island. Seeing the vast amount of land Hans gave the Dutchmen right away, they might be tempted to try the same thing. I don't even know what we will do if they do.

On a bit brighter note, we have officially starter building permanent structures in the basecamp. Also Some have started building a new, permanent town further east along the coast, since that area seems very good to settle in.
- Ian Mindrim

-- Mindrim expedition records