The Ride Home: Columbus Sleep Story – Journal of the First Voyage (Part 6)

Fall asleep to the hum of the highway and Columbus’s reflections as he bids farewell to the New World and braves a fierce storm on his way back to Spain. Part 6 of The Journal of the First Voyage of Columbus captures his final impressions of Española, his interaction with local leaders, and the crew's struggle through a violent ocean storm. These entries, from January 4 through February 14, 1493, reveal Columbus’s hopes, doubts, and spiritual reflections during the early weeks of his return journey. (00:00) The Ride Home soundscape, nighttime story, and breathing cues (13:16) Reading from The Journal of the First Voyage of Columbus (1:10:48) The Ride Home soundscape only About The Ride Home: Tucked into the backseat as the car glides down moonlit roads, let the soft hum of the engine and a soothing story guide you into a restful sleep filled with warmth and nostalgia. About The Sleep Retreat: The Sleep Retreat is your go-to sleep podcast featuring relaxing bedtime stories and immersive soundscapes. Each episode is thoughtfully crafted to help you wind down, fall asleep quickly, and stay asleep longer. The Sleep Retreat is a production of Six Horse Media. Stories and narration by James Wolner. Have a question or want to suggest a new soundscape? Email: [email protected] Interested in advertising? Contact: [email protected] Website: thesleepretreatpodcast.com YouTube: @The-Sleep-Retreat Bluesky: @thesleepretreatpod.bsky.social X/Twitter: @sleepretreatpod Instagram: @sleepretreatpod TikTok: @sleepretreatpod Music Credits: Track Title: Sleep Meditation Artist: Mapa Source: Jamendo.com  Track Title: Meditation Healing Artist: Bulbasound Source: Jamendo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices