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ness, which can scarcely be paralleled in any part of the 



habitable globe. 



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At last, after a ride of eight hours, we reached St. Anna, 

 an extensive village, with a large church and some brick 

 buildings prettily situated in flower-gardens, the most stately 

 of which was — the inn. The good cheer and repose found 

 here for a few hours of the night, compensated in some degree 

 for the fatigues of the past day, and prepared us for those 

 to be encountered on the morrow. 



The frequent fogs prevalent in Madeira during the month 

 of June, render it indispensable to start early in the morning, 

 if the traveller wishes to enjoy the beauties of the scenery. 



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