Field notes, v1351
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Hardwickson 1950 Journal 86 Dec. 3 Villavicencio, 1600 ft., Meta, Colombia, S.A. Brown, racer-like snake on the Instituto grounds. At about 11:30 A.M. took off for Bogota. The flight lasted about 50 min. Bogota, 8500ft., Cundinamarca, Colombia, S.A. Registered at Hotel Claridge and unpacked our gear for a three-day stay. Dr. Zulueta (here on business) called on me this evening. Dec. 4 Morning spent shopping, confirming plane reservations, and reading accumulated mail. Most of P.M. afternoon spent clearing for departure from country (health pass, good conduct pass, passport details, etc.) At 6:00 P.M. we visited Hector Acobo and family. He presented me with several large photographs - of Dr. Holbme and me at Instituto Roberto Franco of the Institute Boas alone, and of two of the Sibart shrunken heads in his collection. We examined the collection of heads, and examined and tested his collection of implements, including bowgun, flute, dancing rattles, headresses, warblazer, etc.