Part 163 - Diary entries for 16–18 July: Chendebi and Tsanka travel, supplies, and weather

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SUMMARY:
The diarist receives supplies from H.H.'s man, then moves to Chendebi where they bathe and have clothes washed by Tenduk. Mail and wireless batteries arrive from Tobgye during a halt at Chendebi, and they then march to Tsanka amid heat, leeches, and flies, with few notable flowers. Notes include photography of Lil. nepalense and comparison of a large Primula with related species.

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morning, but clouded over very soon, and heavy rain started as soon as we reached camp at 1:00 p.m. Nothing new of interest, but the big Sikkimensis primula (P. alpina have 3353) found on the way up 3353, has grown bigger than ever, and appears to be very near P. florindae, or P. microdonta. Another man from H.H. arrived, bringing a maund of butter (!) and a maund of vegetables, which look most excellent.

16th July. To Chendebi. 8 miles. 7,500'
A fine morning, and fine down here, with a few showers most of the day. Had a very much needed bath on arrival, and got my clothes washed by Tenduk. Lil. nepalense is still very much in flower, and took some photos of it on the way down. Pretty hot here, and the flies perfectly beastly.

17th July. Chendebi Halt.
Wet night: fine in the morning and until 4:00 p.m. A small mail in from Tobgye, and the new batteries for the wireless.

18th July. Tsanka. 13 miles.
Just fine all the way, with rain later. Leeches and flies bad, and pretty hot. No flowers of any interest. Now begins the part I don't like. A pony was sent for me to ride, but I did not use it. Men have come here with tea and rations for us all. This will now happen every day I fear till we get