Please take our quick survey about how you feel about Season 3 of the podcast: http://80dayspodcast.com/listener-survey/  | Please go to http://www.80dayspodcast.com/natal to see full shownotes, including sources for music and sound effects used in this episode. | If you're feeling generous this festive season, please consider supporting us at http://www.patreon.com/80dayspodcast | In this minisode, Mark takes the lead to tell the story of the discovery of Natal by Portuguese explorer Vasca de Gama on Christmas Day 1497, a story that has intrigued him since he first heard it as a child. The story has a festive aspect to it, and introduces a special guest. Merry Christmas and a happy new year to our listeners from Mark (@markboyle86), Joe (@anbeirneach) and Luke (@thelukejkelly)! We'll see you in 2019.