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A similar sand formation, near Catalan Bay, has attained 

 the enormous heii^ht of 1000 feet. The Government 

 have caused a portion of the sand, at the point where the isth- 

 mus joins the rock, to be excavated, and the water of the bay- 

 to be let in, so that there only remains a narrow low dyke of 

 firm ground, which probably in time of war may be completely 

 submerged. The stagnant water of this cut must, however, 

 during the hot season, considerably increase the amount of fever. 



From May till October the troops are encamped under 

 tents on this isthmus, along which the neighbouring Spaniards 

 come to market daily in crowds, with provisions of all kinds, 

 displaying their rancour against the foreign intruders by 

 endeavouring to make them pay the highest possible price 

 for their produce. 



The adjacent Spanish settlements, Campamiento and St.Roque, 

 are much resorted to by excursionists from Gibraltar, and, dur- 

 ing the summer, are selected by numerous families for even a 

 longer stay ; for however little pleasure or interest a ride over 

 this arid and sandy plain affords, once arrived at Campamiento, 

 the rider enjoys a most charming prospect, while there 

 is probably no other point from which the isolated rock 

 appears more grand or picturesque than from this neat little 

 village. 



In following the road that runs from Campamiento along 

 the bay, the charming little town of Algeziras is reached. It 

 lies on the western shore, exactly opposite Gibraltar, with which 

 it is in regular correspondence by daily steamers. 



