2002
To tell the truth, this has always been a quiet harbour, nothing special happens in this remote corner of Andalusia. The village is tidy, here they live out of fishing and of the little that grows in the dry, sunburnt fields. But the Admiral Colòn chose it to start his venture without precedent: he is convinced that he can reach the East ... going West! Who knows where he will land with those three little boats: the two small ones - the Niña and the Pinta - are caravels, while the Santa Maria, the flagship, is a carrack, but you knew that, didn't you? In the mechanical workshop, herebelow, they are quickly casting the last spare anchors, to be stored in the bunk: to reduce weight they make them in aluminium, now! 
The preparations for departure are hectic on board and on the pier, where ... oh, see, a diplomatic accident is happening! A boat full of people with turbans is, how to say, ...invited to leave: they came here to buy a new steam boiler for their boat, but they lack some documents, they can't stay. They say they'll be back, and will bring more friends! Wait and see.