1927 P.3 Hacienda Zapotian, Dept. La Libertad, Salvador very bank of the small river is a saw mill at the edge of the heavy dripping jungle. The river, 30 to 50 feet wide in most places and from six to less feet deep flows between low banks (3 to 4 feet high) and is shaded on either side by the heavy trees. In many places the branches [illegible] overlapping each other form a complete shade even at high noon. Contrary to the name Rio Sucio the water is quite clear and far down from the surface one can see water plants switching horse tail fashion in the current, Tulies and other floating plants may be seen in sheltered nitches along the banks or even anchored to old rotten logs in mid stream. The current is not swift but steady. When I returned to the saw mill today the water was about two feet higher than it was the week before. Due to the rise of the waters Jose and I tried to make only 14 sets. The sets were made