The general colour of the rock was dullish purple, and the stratification very distinct.

If the scenery was not beautiful, it was remarkable and grand.

We met during the day several herds of cattle, which men were driving down from the higher valleys in the Cordillera.

This sign of the approaching winter hurried our steps, more than was convenient for geologising.

The house where we slept was situated at the foot of a mountain, on the summit of which are the mines of S.Pedro de Nolasko.