The first eight miles lay through a broad valley, covered with thick brambles and young trees, and surrounded with lofty mountains.

The wild pine-apples at the side of the road presented a most beautiful appearance; they were not quite ripe, and were tinged with the most delicate red.

Unfortunately, they are far from being as agreeable to the taste as they are to the sight, and consequently are very seldom gathered.

I was greatly amused with the humming-birds, of which I saw a considerable number of the smallest species.

Nothing can be more graceful and delicate than these little creatures.