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O. Caroline
1967
Journal
Yaviza, Darien Prov., Rep de Panama
58
Sept 23rd They shoot them with slingshots. #575
we see on the hill (cemetery) looking
down to the river. The 20 runners are out
side playing & singing. Their melody is very
catching & they grin like crazy when they sing.
They throw their heads back & really enjoy
their sounds. I forgot to mention that we
bought #560 for 50¢ and
ate him for dinner. 50¢ is a low market price.
#576 came with a "little hunk":
The #577 is the catch in the river for today
Sept 24th #578 from grove of trees
dead #582
#589
The #579
a "little hunk" shot here in the city. The #580
that is now skinned we bought
for 50¢ is the one, oh boy, that they wanted $3.00
for Olive. #581
#584 , #590
are from the Jaxon proper.
#593
#583 are from the river in front of town. The
come into us one by one or three or four at a
time usually. #585, 586, 587 are acrobats from
Yaviza by the rice mill. #588
we paid 20¢ for. #591, 592
are from near the river in wood land. A heavy
deer - didn't finish everything - will have