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Rizal has close ties with his mother, it became his goal to perform a cataract surgery on her because this specific eye ailment has been plaguing her for years. This became his motivation to study ophthalmology abroad. Another reason is to study the European laws, governments, and cultures to help his fellow countrymen.
Rizal has close ties with his mother, it became his goal to perform a cataract surgery on her because this specific eye ailment has been plaguing her for years. This became his motivation to study ophthalmology abroad. Another reason is to study the European laws, governments, and cultures to help his fellow countrymen.
MAY 3, 1882
MAY 3, 1882
Rizal traveled to Spain for the first time, leaving the Philippines. He boarded the Salvadora with a passport issued to Jose Mercado from his uncle Antonio Rivera, the father of Leonor Rivera.
MAY 9, 1882
MAY 9, 1882
Rizal arrived at Singapore.
MAY 11, 1882
MAY 11, 1882
Rizal boarded the ferry Djemnah at Singapore at 2 p.m. to continue his journey to Spain. He discovered the yacht to be tidy and well-kept.
MAY 17, 1882
MAY 17, 1882
Rizal arrived at Punta de Gales.
MAY 18, 1882
MAY 18, 1882
He departed Punta de Gales for Colombo at 7:30 a.m. Rizal landed at Colombo in the afternoon, and thus the journey was resumed in the evening.
JUNE 12, 1882
JUNE 12, 1882
Rizal arrived at the Suez Canal on his way to Marseilles.
JUNE 16, 1882
JUNE 16, 1882
Barcelona. He discovered it to be a wonderful city with an open and liberal environment. He also discovered its inhabitants to be open-hearted, welcoming, and brave. He adored promenading through Barcelona's iconic Las Ramblas area.
NOVEMBER 3, 1882
NOVEMBER 3, 1882
Madrid. Rizal enrolled in the Central University of Madrid. He enrolled in courses in Medicine, Philosophy, and Letters. Rizal led a humble life in Madrid, knowing that he had come to study and prepare for duty to his home land.
JUNE 2-3, 1887
JUNE 2-3, 1887
Switzerland
JUNE 29, 1887
JUNE 29, 1887
Italy. He arrived in Rome. The sights and recollections of the Eternal City—Rome—enchanted him.
FEBRUARY 11-13, 1888
FEBRUARY 11-13, 1888
Hong Kong.
FEBRUARY 28 - APRIL 13 , 1888
FEBRUARY 28 - APRIL 13 , 1888
Tokyo, Japan.
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