L 21. P. 8. was at 470m. The plane of junction seemed to dip slightly SW. On way up to conglomerate ridge for N's camp_ found exposure of what I thought was hard slate dipping almost 30° NE and with NW-SE strike. It was certainly finely laminated but may just possibly have been limestone. On many creek beds there seemed limestone, very recent and deposited in north of living trees. The boys call it "cement", not rightly. It certainly looks like wet concrete. The present camp (6 bags rice camp) was reached at 2.15°. We passed another of Healy's places at 1.30_ but pressed on. We are on a little ridge but still so hemmed in by forest as to be unable to make out much of anything. I fancy the tip of Blücher lies about NNE of us. There is a big mass to the SW and of almost our altitude which must the toe of the Saré-Donaldson massif which deflects the Palmer (below its page) so far eastward to make junction with the bar. The boys have been splendid. In the first time (due to consumption of foods) I have been able to put down only Ele healthy ration load. I think it needed care first. I had a sample of the six bags of rice left here by Wilkins opened. One was good; the other slightly mouldy. The barometer at 4 pm reads 510 meters. Since Healy the above there been out to look around again_ I think the mass to SW is still Blücher. Can faintly make out Saré fortville due W. and a mist that is probably hanging over Palmer page. The spear we are encamped on must E. and W. Alt. 6 pm. 500m. Have heard flying from all sorts: last night and at north bank of Black River (not right out). There is no doubt of the Saré due W. It shows only the end near towners and its northern face is nearly perpendicular! Thus, Fly.9. Heavy rains during night from 9 o'clock till 4 am. Don't know how we'll put along with crossing the Palmer. The place is full of the sound of rushing water. Barometer 6.30, 500m.