It recalls our savannahs of North America--except that these are a little marshy.

Yes, such is indeed the pampa of the Rio Colorado, such are the "llanos" of the Orinoco and of Venezuela.

But here, we are in a country, the appearance of which even astonishes me.

It is true, it is the first time I have followed this route across the plateau, a route which has the advantage of shortening our journey.

But, if I have not yet seen it, I know that it presents an extraordinary contrast to the veritable pampa.