Chapter III

THE SUBURBS OF HAVANA, AND THE INTERIOR OF THE ISLAND, 49

Gardens.--Paseo de Tacon, 49 Guiness, an inviting resort for invalids, 50 Scenery on the route.--Farms--hedges--orange groves, 51 Luxuriance of the soil, 52 Sugar and Coffee plantations, 52 Forests and birds, 53 Arrival at Guiness.--The town, 53 Valley of Guiness, 54 Buena Esperanza, 54 Limonar--Madruga--Cardenas--Villa Clara, 55 Hints to invalids, 55 Dr. Barton, 56 Splendors of a tropical sky, 57 The Southern Cross, 58