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through the alameda to add to the freshness and 

 salubrity of the place. Here it was that Cap- 

 tain Head expressed some astonishment at the 

 promiscuous nature of a Mendoza bathing-scene. 



Here we enjoys in a delicious climate, the 

 cool breezes from the Andes, which seem much 

 nearer to us than they really are. A Grecian 

 temple, supported by pillars, is built at one end 

 of the public walk, within which, as well as 

 along the avenue, seats are placed, At a house 

 adjoining the walk ices are to be had, not over 

 well made to be sure, and flavoured with cinna- 

 mon — which is too medicinal for my taste; — 

 but ice of any flavour is a luxury in the heat 

 of a Mendoza summer. On one occasion we 

 encountered the governor, cooling himself at 

 a table, at mid-day, placed out among the 

 trees ; and he was not only pleased to order 

 ices for us, but insisted upon defraying 



