Appears to be a break in range just to east - main range west of Wilhelmina very bare and barren. Back early and arrangements for flight and for trip day after tomorrow. Fourteen Papuans passed near camp and stopped to "speak" with Dyaks - first for long time. Toxopeus returned from his three day trip with several lower altitude birds and plants and tales of being into the jungle. August 26, 1938 A rather dull A. M. - no fog - clouds low in mountains - fine until 2.30 (at camp) rain, hard at times - until four or so, then cleared. To go to top camp this day and next - carriers and ten or more soldiers left 6.30 on first. Teerink and I crossed lake by boat with .... and Cornelius. These last two carrying their own gear and four days food despite their arguments last night against it. On way across Teerink confides he will be a major next year. Summary of trip: Carriers left 6.30 We left south lake shore 7.50 altitude 3200 8.10 top of ridge 8.30 Left 8.45 Bottom of ridge 9.15 Crossed big gully 9.45 Reached forest edge and rested 10.00 Started again 10.10 Crossed Wamena alt. 3250 m. 10.50 Rest place above steep climb through forest alt. 3320 11.05 Left 11.35 Sink hole Alt. 3380.