In Acts 27–28, Paul journeyed to Rome for his upcoming trial in the custody of Roman centurion, Julius. The writer, Luke, and Aristarchus, a Macedonian from Thessalonica, accompanied Paul. Since they got started late in the year, they hit stormy waters which took them off course to a small town called Fair Havens. Not wanting to be stuck there, Julius and the captain decided to set sail with a shipload of 276 despite the risk. For 14 days they endured a terrible Northeaster until they finally ran aground on the island of Malta. There they were treated with kindness and Paul healed many people. He finally arrived in Rome and stayed under house arrest writing epistles and proclaiming the kingdom to all who visited.