I sailed over the sea of Aland.
October 9.
Near Esbro an iron mine has lately been opened. About the church are sundry sepulchral monuments. I noticed on the small surrounding hills, as well as at Mu
sangen, very fine and lofty plants of juniper resembling cypresses, the branches erect and close, assuming a conical or pyramidal figure.
October 10.
About one o'clock in the afternoon I arrived safe at Upsal.
To the Maker and Preserver of all things be praise, honour and glory for ever!
Some observations relative to the Seal, Phoca vitulina.
There are two kinds (or varieties) of this animal. The Gr[)a] Si[)a]l (Grey Seal) is the largest, of a grey colour, lighter, and slightly clouded on the back. The Wikare Si[)a]l (Creek Seal) is smaller, black on the back, and very cloudy or wavy at the sides. Otherwise there is no difference between them.