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porting across the isthmus by rail, storing at 

 Panama, and lighterage for bringing it along- 

 side. I am, of course, supposing the prices to 

 be the same as at the time of our visit. 



Taboga is mountainous, and well wooded; 

 here and there spaces have been cleared away 

 on the slopes of the hills for the cultivation of 

 pine-apples, which grow to great perfection, 

 both on this island and on the neighbouring one 

 of Taboquilla. From the flag-staff at the top of 

 the island a fine view may be obtained of the 

 Bay of Panama, and on a clear day the Pearl 

 Islands may also be seen. 



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