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called foxes. They are said to
be common on the prairies + feed
occasionally on sheep at Tanga-
Tanga alt. 13,000 feet. We met
our first cultivation consisting
of potatoe fields + millet [illegible]
(Campaguta?) Here we
saw many stuffed coyote
era or Hual (Tambo)
and
4 over another. The land
here on side-hills is terraced to
keep it from washing.
The weather was very cold
with a cold wind blowing
while under heavy overcoat
necessary. Many barley fields
seen along the track, a wide
Challaw river occupied the
valley floor. The crop called
Campaguta was already [illegible]
with red tops like cockatoo's.
a few trees were seen for
Quinilla sta. to about 10 m.
lint. The presence of 13,000 ft.
We reached Juliaca at 5:30
in a heavy downpour and
thunder shower.
(2) The day broke clear & bright
+ fairly warm. During the
night I had a severe head-