The only reptile seen was a single galapagos tortoise. The weather in the city was quite cool in the shade and a kamperate breeze was quickly blowing. The hills about the city were barren from + desolate without evidence of vegetation. In the park I saw several mud doves like our turtle dove in size & worth a pleasant call mate. The fields near town are separated by adobe walls 3 ft high which show no wear, even on their edge due to rain. +Bear excellent testimony to the dryness of the climate. We left the town at 8 P.M. 28 Day clear & bright with a light fog on the shore line. Two high peaks of the andes visible. About 12 M. we passed three parties of dark red or chocolate sea due to some kind of marine life. +Harvin infectious red sea + to early chill; due to the presence of animalcula which under the microscope were fast- urately exploding. On the