Handwritten China journal of Edmund Heller (3 of 5)
Page 110
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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.