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INCAS BRIDGE 
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an oblique junction, as would happen in such a case, was very 
distinct on one side. The Bridge of the Incas is by no means 
worthy of the great monarchs whose name it bears. 
5 th .—-We had a long day’s ride across the central ridge, 
from the Incas Bridge to the Ojos del Agua, which are situated 
near the lowest casucha on the Chilian side. These casuchas 
cemented together by the deposits of the neighbouring hot 
springs. It appears as if the stream had scooped out a channel 
on one side, leaving an overhanging ledge, which was met by 
earth and stones falling down from the opposite cliff. Certainly 
BRIDGE OF THE INCAS—USPALLATA PASS. 
