Journal Nov. 24 Villavicencio, 1600 ft., Meta, Colombia, S.A. All day spent writing notes, working with specimens, and doing odd chores around town. Nov. 25 Villavicencio to the Macarena, Meta, Colombia, S.A. Took off at 12:10 P.M. from Villavicencio for the Macarena (mountain range) via erotaxi. Señor Cardovaz, the administrator of the Instituto Roberto Tirreno accompanied us. We flew almost straight S from Villavicencio all the way, at an estimated altitude of 1500 ft. most of the time. Near Villavicencio and S to Río Ariari (about 80 km. S. of Villavicencio) most of the land was cleared, with only patches of forest left. These patches of forest became more numerous as we approached the Ariari. This area N of the Ariari had some roads (for automobiles) and scattered farms. S of the Ariari there were no automobile roads and a very few, widely scattered farms. This area was almost continuous forest. Timbering operations were being carried on in scattered small patches. Lavender- and yellow-flowered trees and an abundance of palms were seen, as