CHAPTER III.

Voyage from Callao to Valparaiso--Arica--Tocopilla--Scenery of the moon--Caldera--Aspect of North Chili--British Pacific squadron--Coquimbo--Arrival at Valparaiso--Climate and vegetation of Central Chili--Railway journey to Santiago-- Aspect of the city--Grand position of Santiago--Dr. Philippi-- Excursion to Cerro St. Cristobal--Don B. Vicuña Mackenna-- Remarkable trees--Excursion to the baths of Cauquenes--The first rains--Captive condors--Return to Santiago--Glorious sunset 118