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April, 19th, 1662 Journal of Dominique Olympe As you know I am a voyager, my job has been very intense lately for some strange reason it is still snowing quite a bit, it has been very hard to fish for food and hunt for animals but fortunately the natives have helped us a lot adapting to the new area. I was quite surprised to see another one of the French people, his name was Jacque Carrier. Apparently he ran away from home and decided to be a part of the adventure. Anyways it has been quite a week. We’ve had lots of celebrations for our safe arrival and the natives have been thankful for us trading with them. I have to say I am filled with joy that I came on this trip it hasn’t been long but I have enjoyed it thoroughly, I’ve enjoyed the lakes. In France there was nothing like here, so clear and beautiful. I got to see how the natives carve and make their canoes. I actually got to ride in one and hunt for fish. I caught some salmon later that night, we cooked some great fish, ale, and buttered bread. The next morning I traveled up the mountain and tried to hunt some deer. The natives say it has good nutritious meat. I learned how to use a bow and arrow I had to say I have quite a shot. The natives were even impressed, also we captured some beavers to try and make hats. Signed, Dominique Olympe