Field notes, v1404
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C. Koford Journal - chile September 22, 1952 Nr. Caritaya, Prov. Tarapaco, Chile >> with large (20x30) faster + turgid sew. wes. streak of snow on peaks about 15000'. About 40 miles to NE some solidly snowcapped peaks. September 23, 1952 Nothing in traps. Continued in group toward Zapiga. Sew + cardos near alta Cerrita. a common large lizard at 11000 ft. & below seems to be other than Iolaemus multiformis. Camped near Tara River. Saw several small bats over green vegetation stream in evening. September 24, 1952 To Iquique, Prov. Tarapaco Drove on to Iquique and camped about 10 km. s. of town. September 27, 1952 Iv. Iquique In late afternoon departed for Chiguicamata & camped near Humbertone in trailer. September 28, 1952 To Quilagua, Prov. Antofagasta Drove on to the Thorn-tree shallow quebrada of Rio Loa & camped about 4 p.m. Looked for lizards in evening but saw only 1. Swift clear stream. September 29, 1952 To Chiguicamata, Prov. Antof. Drove on to near Maria Clara & took road to Chiguicamata, arriving late afternoon. Briefly visited W.E Rudolph, chiefingenier. Camped nearby. September 30, 1952 Chiguicamata This Mr. Rudolph was able to buy groceries at Chile Exploration Co. (Chiles) pulperia - many items imported from U.S. and all much cheap-