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INCIDENTS OF TRAVEL. 



A. A. Walls. G. G. Buildings last discovered. 



B. B. Gateways. H. Building- with wooden roof. 



C. C. Watch-towers. I. Altar. 



D. Castillo. J. Guard house. 



E. E. Small adoratorio. K. Senote of brackish water. 



F. F. Casas. L. L. Thick woods. 



the Agave Americana, which pierced us with its 

 long, sharp points ; the sun beat upon us, mosche- 

 toes, flies, and other insects pestered us, but, un- 

 der all annoyances, the day employed on the sum- 

 mit of this wall was one of the most interesting we 

 passed among ruins. 



The wall is of rude construction, and composed 

 of rough, flat stones, laid upon each other without 

 mortar or cement of any kind, and it varies from 

 eight to thirteen feet in thickness. The south side 

 has two gateways, each about five feet wide. At 

 the distance of six hundred and fifty feet the wall 

 turns at right angles, and runs parallel to the sea. 

 At the angle, elevated so as to give a commanding 

 view, and reached by ascending a few steps, is the 



