but we cut it down to eight to twelve inches, and seasons are good for nursery plants. On February 2 we broke camp and moved down to Kaino at the river's mouth. We saw a few crocodiles in the mud, but no water buffaloes or other large animals. The only game we had was a couple of wild pigs which were very shy and hard to approach. We killed one with a spear and ate it, but it was tough and not very tasty. We then traveled up the river for about 100 miles, passing many small villages and trading posts. The people here were friendly and eager to trade. We exchanged our goods for various items, including local crafts and foodstuffs. After leaving the village of Gbongbong, we continued upstream along the bank of the river. The scenery became increasingly wild and rugged, with steep cliffs and dense vegetation. We saw many different species of birds and insects, as well as several types of monkeys and lemurs. On our way back to the coast, we stopped at a few more villages to rest and replenish our supplies. The journey was long and arduous, but we were glad to have made it safely. We arrived at our starting point on April 15th, having spent three months exploring the region.