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12 a Tiger Cat which was on a tree overhanging the water. We stopped once to rest. We sat awhile under the trees - and then Dr n and myself [?sayed] to walk awhile - but were sone hedged by the crupers and vines or monkey ladders - which completely fill the woods in tropical climates. However then an many places when passengers can walk - and they are generally glad to enjoy the opportunity. At noon our boatmen drew to the shore - in order to partake of dinner. They soon kindled a fire - and prepared their meal - which was rice boiled in cocoanut milk. They ate with their fingers - throwing great wads of the rice into their mouths. I was amused at their activity - the parcel in their hands - looking much larger then their mouths. Our dinner consisted of Boston Crackers - codfish boiled by the couls - some preserved Peaches - and a roasted yam which the boatmen gave me. It was nearing the close of day when we approached Gorgona. About 6 miles below we found the mountain's commencing. We hailed the change in the appearance of the country - as hearalding the end of our cruise. High and precipitious was the peaks. I gazed for the first time on the Andes. How often in reading travels had my imagination been transported to the mountains. I had venerated them as the Father of Mountains - the ancient - everlasting hills. The sublime battlements of the Pacific Coast. Now I gazed upon them - seated in their strength - majestic - hoary with the blasts of ages. Many - left their boats and took from here a cross path to the town - but I remained with our boat - and just as the sun was setting - minding a point we came in view of Gorgona. Our friends rejoined us at the landing - and having determined to pitch our tent just above the town - I ordered the natives to proceed with the boat. But difficulty now arose - my signs were of no force - they only answered - "aqui Gorgona" all lenices - they considered their contract fulfilled - and it was only by promise of "mas plata" - that I could persuade them to go on. We landed on the gravel beach - with glad hearts. All joined in the labour. Some put up the tent - some carried our luggage up - some helped prepare our supper. After supper being well fatigued - we arranged our beds and prayers being conducted by Dr N - we resigned ourselves to welcome rest.