PLACE DATE OBSERVATION

boarded Spanish steamer Salvadora

SINGAPORE May 9, 1882 *only Filipino on board
*befriended with the spanish ship captain (Donato Lecha), to
which he described as an affable man
*fascinated with the scenic beauty of the island
boarded French steamer Djemnah
POINT GALLE May 17, 1882 *not impressed by this town because it was lonely and quiet
at the same time sad
COLOMBO May 17, 1882 *enamoured because of its scenic beauty and elegant
buildings
*regarded Colombo as more beautiful, smart and elegant
than Singapore, Point Galle and Manila
Barren coast of Africa *inhospitable land but famous
ADEN *hotter than Manila
*amused to see camels for the first time
SUEZ *impressed with the moonlight which reminded him of
Calamba and his family
*fascinated to hear the multi-racial inhabitants speaking a
babel tongue
NAPLES June 11, 1882 *pleased with its business activity, lively people and
panoramic beauty
MARSEILLES June 12, 1882 *enjoyed the place (Chateau d’If) where his favourite novel
take place
PORT BOU *noticed the indifference of the Spanish immigration officers
to tourists, in direct contrast with the courtesy of the French
immigration officers
via train
BARCELONA June 16, 1882 *first impression was unfavourable since he was situated in
the “town’s most ugly side”
*changed his impression to positive since he described it as
an atmosphere of freedom and liberalism, with open-hearted,
hospitable and courageous people
MADRID November 3, STUDY
1882
PARIS June 17 – *observed the French way of life
August 20, *Paris is the cosliest capital in Europe
1883
MADRID STUDY
PARIS November OPTHALMOLOGY
1885 –
February 1886
STRASBOURG February 2, *stopover
1886
HEIDELBERG February 3, *noticed German Catholics and Protestants practised
1886 ecumenism as they lived together in harmony and cordiality
*loved the city and its hospitable people
WILHELMSFELD 3 months *delightful of his stay because of the good accommodation
summer experienced in Ullmer’s residence
vacation
via train
LEIPZIG August 14, *found out that the cost of living was cheapest in the entire
1886 Europe which made him stay a bit longer
DRESDEN October 29, *impressed with the Mass because of its music with greater
1886 sublimity and intonation
BERLIN November *enchanted by its scientific atmosphere and absence of race
1886 prejudice
*observed and compared German women to Spanish and
Filipino women
German Women – serious, diligent, educated and friendly
Spanish Women – gossipy, frivolous and quarrelsome
Filipino Women – more interested in how they dress than in
how much they know, but praised their delicacy of feeling,
fine manners, devotion and hospitality especially those who
were in provinces who are not yet sophisticated
*admired the German customs most especially its Christmas
custom
*observed the self-introduction to strangers in social
gathering
DRESDEN May 1887 *deeply impressed by a painting of “Prometheus Bound” and
recalled seeing a representation of the same idea in an art
gallery in Paris
TESCHEN *stopover
LEITMERITZ, BOHEMIA May 13-16, *enjoyed the warm hospitality of the Blumentritt family
1887
PRAGUE *nothing of importance happened
VIENNA May 20, 1887 *regarded as Queen of the Danube
*fascinated because of its beautiful buildings, religious
images, haunting waltzes and majestic charm
via river boat
DANUBE RIVER * enjoyed the beautiful sight
*noticed the use of paper napkins during meals which was
novelty to him
LINTZ *journey
SALZBURG
MUNICH *savor the famous beer reputed to be the best in Germany
NUREMBERG *observed the horrible torture machines used by inquisition
*impressed by the manufacture of dolls, the biggest industry
of the city
ULM *he ascended to the cathedral, the largest and tallest in all
Germany, without resting and was not tired even if he was on
the top
STUTTGART *journey
BADEN
RHEINFALL *they saw the most beautiful waterfall of Europe
SCHAFFHAUSEN June 1887 *journey
BASEL (BALE)
BERN
LAUSANNE
GENEVA End in June *its people were linguists for they speak French, German,
23, 1887 (15 Italian
days) *treated Viola in a sumptuous meal as a Filipino custom
whenever one celebrates his birthday
ITALY June 27, 1887 *was thrilled by the sights and memories of the Eternal City,
regarded it “grandeur that was Rome”
TURIN *journey
MILAN
VENICE
FLORENCE
ROME
VATICAN CITY June 29, 1887 *deeply impressed by the magnificent edifices, particularly of
St. Peter’s Church, the rare works of art, the vast St. Peter’s
Square, the colourful Papal Guards, and the atmosphere of
religious devotion that pervaded the Vatican
Boarded French steamer Djemnah
Then transferred to steamer Haiphong at Saigon
MANILA August 5, *first homecoming
1887 *he was the only passenger who could speak many languages
(6months) and he acted as the interpreter
*observed the same Manila he left five years ago
CALAMBA August 8, *was welcomed affectionately by his family
1887 *compelled to leave due to two reasons:
1. his presence was jeopardizing the safety and happiness of
his family and friends
2. he could fight his enemies and serve his country’s cause
with greater efficacy by writing in foreign countries
Boarded Zafiro route Hong Kong
AMOY *was not able to observe because he was not feeling well, it
was raining hard and he heard that the city was dirty
HONG KONG February 8, *a small but very clean city
1888 *there were Filipinos which majority had been exiled, they
were poor, gentle and timid, formerly, they were rich
mechanics, industrialists and financiers
Boarded Kiu-Kiang
MACAO February 18, *small, low and gloomy
1888 *there were many junks, sampans, but few steamers, it looks
sad and is almost dead
HONG KONG February 20, *noisy celebration of Chinese New Year
1888 *boisterous Chinese theatre, with noisy audience and noisier
music
*he regarded the marathon lauriat party as the longest meal
 in the world because guests were served numerous dishes
*the Dominican Order was the richest religious order
*observed the different cemeteries
Protestants cemetery – was the most beautiful because of its
well-groomed plants and clean pathways
Catholic cemetery – the most pompous, with its ornate and
expensive mausoleums and extravagantly carved sepulchres
Muslim cemetery – simplest, containing only a little mosque
and tombstones with Arabic inscriptions
Boarded an American steamer Oceanic
OCEANIC February 22, *did not like the meals but he liked the ship because it was
1888 clean and efficiently managed
YOKOHOMA, JAPAN February 28- *enchanted by the natural beauty of Japan, charming
April 13, 1888 manners of the Japanese people, and the picturesque shrines
TOKYO, JAPAN March 1888 *impressed by the city
*regarded it as more expensive than Paris, the walls were
built in cyclopean manner, the streets were large and wide
*was impressed by the superb performances (only to find out
that majority of the musicians were Filipinos too)
*favourably impressed in the city because of the beauty of
the country, cleanliness, politeness and industry of the
Japanese people, picturesque dress and simple charm of the
Japanese women, very few thieves, beggars were rarely seen
unlike in Manila and other cities
*the only thing he was not impressed was the popular mode
of transportation by means of rickshaws drawn by men
Boarded Belgic
San Francisco April 28, 1888 *observed racial prejudice for he saw the discriminatory
treatment of the Chinese and the Negroes by the white
Americans
*quarantined in the steamer
*joined the protest in the unjustifiable action of the health
authorities
OAKLAND May 1888 *journey
NEVADA *observed wide deserts without plants nor trees,
OGDEN unpopulated and lonely place
UTAH *sees a potential good system of irrigation
DENVER *observed and described scenic views during travel
PROVO
COLORADO
NEBRASKA
OMAHA
MISSOURI
ILLINOIS
CHICAGO
NIAGARA FALLS
ALBANY
HUDSON
NEW YORK May 13, 1888 *awed and inspired by the memorial to George Washington,
to which he regarded as great man who he thinks has no
equal in this country
AMERICA *good impression on the following
1. material progress of the country as shown in great cities,
huge farms, flourishing industries, and busy factories
2. the American people were energetic
3. the natural beauty of the land
4. high standard of living
5. opportunities for better life offered to poor immigrants
*bad impression on the lack of racial equality
*observed the absence of civil liberty as seen in some states
which practiced that the Negro cannot marry a White and
vice versa
*observed hatred against the Chinese that led to the difficulty
for other Asiatics
boarded City of Rome
LIVERPOOL May 24, 1888 *observed the city as a big and beautiful one which was
worth of its fame
LONDON May 1888- *chose English city be his home for three reasons
March 1889 1. improve his knowledge of the English language
2. study and annotate Morga’s book
3. safe place for him to carry on his fight against Spanish
tyranny
PARIS September *short visit
1888
MADRID December 11, *gayest cities of the world which combines the spirit of
BARCELONA 1888 Europe and the East and adopted the orderliness and
convenience
PARIS March 1889 *two reasons that impelled Rizal in leaving the city
1. very high cost of living due to Universal Exposition
2. gay social life of the city that hampered his literary works
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM January 28, *busy writing his novel
1890
MADRID August 1890 *noted that he was happy on his first sojourn but unhappy on
the second
BIARRITZ February 1891 *relaxed and gained weight because of the festive
atmosphere that made him forget his bitterness in Madrid
*entertained with the accommodation and friendly
environment he gained
Via train
PARIS March 30, *short visit
1891
BRUSSELS April 1891 *short visit
GHENT July 5, 1891 *reasons for moving
1. the cost of printing was cheaper than in Brussels
 2. to escape the attraction towards Petite
PARIS October 3, *short visit
1891
MARSEILLES October 18, *short visit
1891 *reasons for leaving Europe
1. life was unbearable because of the political differences
2. to be near his idolized Philippines and family
boarded Melbourne
MELBOURNE *fascinated with different people speaking different
languages
*encountered German women who talked about him
HONG KONG November 20, *happiest Christmas celebration since he was with his family
1891
Boarded Menon
SANDAKAN March 7, 1892 *successful mission
HONG KONG April 20, 1892 *returned after the mission
MANILA June 1892 *second homecoming
*reasons for returning in the Philippines
1. to confer with Governor Despujol regarding his Borneo
colonization project
2. to establish the La Liga Filipina
3. to prove Eduardo de Lete was wrong in attacking him in
Madrid that he being comfortable and safe in Hong Kong
Visited different places in Central Luzon
FORT SANTIAGO July 6, 1892 *was arrested and put in jail
Boarded steamer Cebu
DAPITAN 1892-1896 *has serene life during his execution
Boarded steamer Espana route Manila
DUMAGUETE August 1, *described the physical scene of Dumaguete that marked
1896 civilization
CEBU August 2, *was fascinated beautiful entrance
1896
ILOILO August 3, *described the voyage was fine and magnificent
1896
CAPIZ *stopover
MANILA August 6, *was disappointed for missing the Isla de Luzon for Spain
1896
Transferred to Spanish cruiser Castilla
CASTILLA August 6 – *stayed at Castilla not as a prisoner but a guest detained on
September 2, board, waiting for a Spanish-bound steamer
1896
Boarded steamer Isla de Panay route Spain
SINGAPORE September 7, *observed that there were more Chinese merchants and less
1896 Indian and it has changed much since the last time he saw it
MALTA September *was confined to his cabin but observed based on peeping
30, 1896 through tiny windows, described it as beautiful place
BARCELONA October 3, *experienced the place as a prisoner
 1896
Boarded steamer Colo
MANILA November 3, *investigations and trials
1896
FORT SANTIAGO December *last days
1896
Death march
BAGUMBAYAN December 30, *execution
1896