SAT. 23 MAY 1953 Top Camp. David & the 2 boys skinned the 2 possums and our catch of 6 rats. Kept up our average of 8 per day for this camp. (40 to date). I made the small ringtail up as a study skin. He shows a very interesting molt condition. Ken started up Ma Neau this a.m. to spot a possible path down to the big river in the gorge to the south of us. Back early feeling sick with sinus + cold. We plan to go out together tomorrow to try another route. Most of the boys were out chopping tacking trails in p.m. Delayed my outdoor bath too late and a cool wind made my wash a little chilly - but the hot water felt good. Kim bakes wonderful whole wheat rolls, with butter + golden syrup you can make a meal out of them. Out tacking with lik-lik tonight. I spotted a cuscus & gave him the shot. Either missed or it's still hanging in tree. Also fired at another pair of eyes in same tree (inside leaf tangle) - nothing fell. We will go back tomorrow & climb tree. A beautiful Bird of Paradise visited tree at edge of camp. All black with 2 two foot tail feathers. Fed in full view for several minutes. Saw another bat in forest tonight. Most roost in tree holes. 10:15 p.m. A damp cold tonight. Our luck is still holding with the weather. Fair with only a few thin clouds today.