Zack+V

Charles Darwin, 2010

Darwin, pp. 19-20, p. 22

Chapter 2, Rio de Janeiro-- Excursion north of Cape Frio

April 8th. -- After walking through the country we came to a forest. After getting through the forest we get to the town of Ithacaia. It is much more urban then i remember. Once night fell we walked up one of the hills of granite. They have become much smaller and less steep since I have been here.

April 9th. -- We arrived at Engenhodo after a two hour drive from Ithacaia. I was amazed at how much faster it was to drive then to ride on horse back. The vampire bat is much less of a problem then it was before. Whenever it bits one of my men we have an incredible product called Bactine. It disinfects he wound and keeps it from becoming infected.

Charles Darwin, 2010

Darwin, p. 23-24

Chapter 2, Arrival at Socego

April 13th. -- The main product of this country is coffee. Every part of the plant is useful: the leaves and stocks can be fed to horses, and the roots can be dry pressed and turned into flour.

April 14th. -- After leavinng socego we drove to the estate on Rio Macae. The estate had grown to 3 4/5 miles long and the owner had know idea how many broad. More of the ground had been cleared but the plants. During the second days journey I noticed that the road had become much more smother and had less grass on its surface. The forest was beautiful, the ferns were lining the edges of the large trees, there were small plants right around the forest edge. During the night the temperature stayed at 74 degrees while it rained outside. The blankets i brought along kept me warm. After the rain stopped we went out side to explore the hills. Hi honey