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- 1933-04-09 (Creation)
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The party halted while Purbo and Danong were sent to explore beyond the previous day’s route; Lopa traders carrying madder en route to Tirim visited the camp, were photographed, and their attire was described. Weather held until evening rain, and a decision was made to return to Charme rather than go up the Char River. The following day they marched to Natrampa but saw nothing of note.
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30th April. Halt. I did not go out today, but sent Purbo and Danong up beyond where I reached yesterday. In the morning some Lopas arrived here with loads of madder, going up to Tirim. They were at first frightened, but soon became quite happy, and eventually allowed us to photograph them. They are Abors of some kind. Some had most wonderful headdresses on, made of fibre stained black, and falling down over the back. Others had the little neatly woven bamboo hat with a small spout at the back. It is used either as a hat or as a drinking cup - very neat. Others wore very little indeed. Some were much bigger and stronger looking than others. The smaller ones cannot have been more than four feet high.
The route I was on yesterday leads to the Chupung La. Danong returned in the evening, but with no flowers at all - a great disappointment. I was sure something good would come from up there, but he could see nothing, except a primula or two which was just coming up. Today was fine again till the evening, when it rained a little, but nothing to worry about. Decided to return to Charme, not go up the Char River to Charme.
1st May. Natrampa. 7 m. Overcast, but no rain. Saw nothing.
