All The Bay, Which Is Called The Round Bay (Bahia Redondo), Though It Is
Not Shaped That Way, Is Surrounded With Steep Hills, Without Trees,
Excepting Two Spots On The Slopes Fronting The Two Harbors To The
Southwest.
The rest of it is arid, rugged, and of a melancholic aspect.
Outside of the channels there is in this bay about five codos of water,
and at low tide two and a half, and in some places it is dry.
It is not
difficult to enter this bay, but going out will be difficult on account
of the wind from the southwest. After a careful examination of its
shore, I did not find any fresh water or any signs of it. Standing in
the canon, which is to the northeast, there is a channel[75] a mile and
a half wide, deep and clear. East of its entrance there is a rancheria
of about four hundred souls. I had dealings with them, but did not buy
anything, though I presented them with beads, which you had given me for
that purpose, and some old clothing of mine. Their acquaintance was
useful to my men and to me, as they presented us with exquisite fishes
(amongst them salmon), seeds, and pinole. I had opportunity of visiting
them four times and found them always as friendly as the first time,
noticing in them polite manners, and what is better, modesty and
retirement in the women. They are not disposed to beg, but accept with
good will what is given them, without being impertinent, as are many
others I have seen during the conquest.
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