But Mendana insisted upon steering east, and notwithstanding the remonstrances of many, he shaped a course for New Spain.
On the 23rd of January, 1569, they reached the port of Santiago de Colima, refitted at Realejo, and returned to Callao on September 2, after an absence of 19 months.
During the voyage there had been many disagreements, and Mendana intended to bring charges against Sarmiento when he arrived at Lima.
As little justice could be expected from the uncle in adjudicating on his nephew's conduct, Sarmiento considered it to be the wisest course to leave the ship at Realejo, and wait at Guatemala until Lope Garcia de Castro should be relieved of his command.
Scene in the Solomon Islands