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- 1933-06-08 (Creation)
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The party, joined by Mr. F. Williamson and Raja S.T. Dorji at Ha, traveled via Chele La to Paro en route to Bumthang, receiving such hospitality from the Paro Penlop that collecting was not possible. Notes describe local archery equipment and a drive for serow and musk deer.
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Ludlow Iris 9.
At Ha we were joined by the late Mr. F. Williamson C.I.E. Political Officer in Sikkim
& Raja S.T. Dorji, together we journeyed to Bumthang, the summer residence
of His Highness the Maharaja.
Lud Iris 9
We left Ha on 21 June, ascended the Chele La dropped down into the wide
open valley in which Paro is situated. We stayed here a week as the guests
of the Paro Penlop, during which time we were treated with such lavish
hospitality that collecting was out of the question.
Ludlow June 15
Archery - the bow is a 6ft bamboo
bow; the bowstring appears to be
made from the fibres of a nettle.
Targets placed at a distance of
150 yards. One sees leather &
finger stalls & a forearm pad
otherwise finger tips & forearm
get very sore.
Ludlow June 16th
Describe a drive for serow
& musk deer.
Serow - Himalayan Goat-antelope.
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- Mr. F. Williamson C.I.E. (Subject)
- Raja S.T. Dorji (Subject)
- His Highness the Maharaja (Subject)
- Paro Penlop (Subject)
- Ludlow (Subject)
