C. Cavalen 1967 Journal 83 Darien Prov. Rep de Panama Oct 30. give information re number of boats or horses pop. less than 500. Rives good for transportation). People are friendly. If one wanted to, one could go to any town in Darien (with permits) talk to the Guardia she might find a place to stay w one of the rieros. As a gift for spending the night (rather than paying money) 22 shells would be great. (1 Box pr night) canned American canned food also good gift. It is best not to pay them in money when they do you a favor (like spend thoughts) of however you rent a boat & a boatman pay in dollars. Boat, boatman (highly recommended) and motor should be no more than $5 for [illegible] motor, $[illegible] for boatman, $1 for boat plus gas. For a collecting trip you might want a marinero (pole man) about $2.00 a day. The upper rivers frequently require poling rather than motors. These people should be cooks & set up camp for above price. There is a Doctor w El Reel, La Palma & maybe Jaque. Telegraph in Yaviza, El Reel, & La Palma maybe Jaque. The river water is not