Field journal of Heller, March to April 1915
Page 31
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Mr. Campato is called Ambesara on Pouysmond's map. Campato a high snowcapped peak over 21,000 feet could be seen not more than 30 miles away. No tree growth can be seen either in river valley or on the mountain sides of the sum-capped peaks of Chacchani & Misti. It is odd to see gigantic snow capped peaks without any indication of forest, only scattered bushes which are insufficient to hide the rock ground. We stopped for dinner at the Pampapalga camieros at 12000 feet. The air at this altitude is quite cool even in the bright sun. The only bee flowers scattered green shrubs. Namaka, before reaching Camyayo and our own several bands of wild vicungas. The first herd had 10 xmas close to the track about 150 yds. another herd of 6 were seen at a smaller herd of 4. The Pampa was a broad plain.