Field journal of Heller December 1915 to February 1916
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(27) Reached Valparaiso at 2 P.M. Saw very little of the coast until the Park was sighted. In the harbor it was very calm, many ships were at anchor & there was no great amount of space for the movement of large steamers. Went ashore with Martin & took rooms at the Hotel Royal. The inspecting Cruge & the custom house was annex force. (28) Weather ideal, nights cool & the day pleasant shooting not rains. Went to acquire lobster smugglers who means two steamers down to Juan Hernandez Island, to ask questions. Lobsters are the only export from the island. Across the street saw a large dolphin Tortoise alive, on feet of restaurant where it seemed quite content. He Weigh about 150 lbs. I am sorry In the late afternoon there is