of an Orchid Hunter. 



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which almost hide many of them makes up for the want 

 of architectural beauty. Many of the principal streets, 

 as well as the plaza, have been very much improved 

 lately by the construction of more elegant houses, 

 and the popular South American bull-fighting arena 



A STREET IN BARRANQUILLA. 



has been removed from the plaza to a more out-of- 

 the-way position. Notwithstanding the very common- 

 place appearance of the houses outside, many of them 

 inside are fitted with the greatest richness and good 

 taste, possessing an easy luxury so peculiar to people 

 of Spanish descent, and admirably adapted to the 

 climate. As a rule, apart from bedrooms, boudoirs, 

 and kitchen, each house possesses a special saloon 



