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on camp The bilobed leaved
Tree so common below the
Khun is now in blossom
here in abundance. Other
large tree white fragrant
flowers in shape like those
Orchids, but is not a member
Of the Leguminosae as I had
thought After climbing them
appears to an altitude of about
6000 feet we started the mount
rule To Man La Ding where
we camped at 5000 feet apparently.
The village is located on the
mountainside with cold streams
and dry below it. The tree growth
is tropical within pines and
a few oaks tolders. The
boundary was crossed two hours
out of the Li-pa valley morning
monument for Mrs R was seen
on the road.
(16) Night pleasantly cold
The country everywhere here
is much broken mountain
Bro split only on all plains
valleys suitable for rice terraces.
The valleys and ridges run in various
directions & the country is confusing.