132 FROM ST. Catherine's to chili. 



rejoiced heartily when we were again under sail, 

 and I now thought that the more important part 

 of the voyage was beginning, and what had hitherto 

 been done only a prelude. 



La Peyrouse, in his voyage, has said so much 

 about Conception Bay, that I could only make 

 repetitions ; the bay, however, as a place of re- 

 freshment, is to be recommended to navigators, as 

 provisions and fruits of all sorts are in abundance. 

 Chili is an extremely pleasant country, and enjoys 

 an almost uninterrupted spring ; during our whole 

 stay we had the most beautiful weather: what sur- 

 prised me much was a bright lightning, which I 

 observed every evening after sunset in the N.E. 

 over the lofty mountains. Chili produces a plea- 

 sant wine ; and it is only to be regretted that the 

 Spaniards do not apply more to the cultivation of 

 the country ; their absurd jealousy likewise pro- 

 hibits all trade, except with their own colonies, 

 though they might carry on a flourishing com- 

 merce. 



