acres in extent. Many sea-lions were seen on the surf bathed points, some of the large ones proved a half ton in weight. No vegetation was visible on the islands. 27 Reached Calloo at 10 am in a heavy ground fog. The harbour was north and of large size. All the German navy in anchorage consisting of 3 cruisers, 2 destroyers & 2 submarines. San Lorenzo Island which forms the harbour entrance is cultivated with high ridges & a light- house on the point. On shore we took the RB to Jirana with Monsillo party. The way led through cultivated fields in the valley of the Rimac. Fields of sugar cane & grass were common. Also alfalfa, cassava & other vegetables. Most of the fields were hedged by willows which had been cut off or pollarded. 6th. The weather was sunny & cooled by a fresh breeze. On reaching the farm dined with Corti & Gilbert, to the Botanical garden which