How does this chapter begin? What does this tell us about Pi?

Chapter Thirty-Eight begins with Pi paying particular attention to new thinfamily's voyage. He has a map and pins, and he uses them to mark the ship's position and route. This tells us about Pi's innate curiosity and desire to learn new things. He's an adventurer and an observer.

And by the way, the book is called Life of Pi, not The Life of Pi.