In every case, we were obliged to descend into these gullies and climb out upon the other side.

After one and a half hours of walking we reached the village of San Pedro, where we stopped for dinner.

The two Americans accompanying us lay down upon the ground, completely tired out, and were fast asleep within five minutes.
Manuel assisted the local cook in preparing dinner, while we talked with visitors until the meal was ready.

The houses of San Pedro are well constructed of stone, set in adobe, and have well-thatched roofs.

The granaries, or _cuezcomates_, are of unusual size and well built.