CHAPTER VI.

We proceed towards Skyring Water--Otway Water--Canal of Fitzroy Terrace-levels--Plants and Animals--Bay of the Mines--Previous Explorers--The Coal Mines--Altamirano Bay--Prospects of the Settlement--A Seal "Rookery"--Puerto Bueno--We proceed Northwards--Port Riofrio--Gray Harbour--Sailing for Coast of Chili--Small-pox amongst the Chilians--Discoloured Sea-water--Habits of Ant Thrush 127-143